Criminal Appeals Attorney – State Government

State of Florida; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave

Nine paid holidays and one Personal #

Health, life, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan contributions

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition waivers

Job summary

The State of Florida's Office represents the State in civil and criminal courts, from trial courts to the U.S. Supreme Court.

In Criminal Appeals, you will represent the State in all criminal appeals filed with the District Court of Appeal and the Florida Supreme Court. The position requires a law degree (JD or LL.B), admission to the Florida Bar, and at least two years of professional legal experience.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in Florida (Florida Bar).
• Admission to the Florida Bar within 12 months of appointment may be required.
• Degree from an accredited law school: JD or LL.B.

Responsibilities

• Represent the State of Florida in criminal appeals before the District Court of Appeal and the Florida Supreme Court.

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Courtroom experience

Westlaw/Lexis

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Tools

Westlaw/LexisNexis

Job description

The State of Florida's Office represents the State in civil and criminal courts, from trial courts to the U.S. Supreme Court.

In Criminal Appeals, you will represent the State in all criminal appeals filed with the District Court of Appeal and the Florida Supreme Court. The position requires a law degree (JD or LL.B), admission to the Florida Bar, and at least two years of professional legal experience.