Criminal Appellate & Post-Conviction Attorney

Legal; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Miami-Dade County State Attorney's Office is seeking attorneys for its Legal Division to support trial teams by researching, writing, and arguing motions on complex issues and representing the State in post-conviction matters.

Ideal candidates have strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills, with criminal law and appellate experience preferred. Florida Bar membership is required, and qualified recent law graduates may be considered for these roles.

Qualifications

• Florida Bar membership is required.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Criminal law and appellate experience preferred.
• Qualified recent law school graduates may be considered.
• Experience with post-conviction matters including ineffective assistance of counsel and newly discovered evidence claims

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and argue motions on complex legal issues.
• Represent the State in post-conviction matters.
• Provide legal support to trial attorneys.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Criminal law experience

Appellate experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The Miami-Dade County State Attorney's Office is seeking attorneys for its Legal Division to support trial teams by researching, writing, and arguing motions on complex issues and representing the State in post-conviction matters.

Ideal candidates have strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills, with criminal law and appellate experience preferred. Florida Bar membership is required, and qualified recent law graduates may be considered for these roles.