ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41001105

State of Florida • Miami, FL

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About The Position

Our Organization and Mission: The Office represents the State of Florida in state and federal civil and criminal courts, from trial courts to the Supreme Court of the United States.

Position Summary: The primary duty of the position is CRIMINAL APPEALS: Represent the State of Florida in all criminal appeals filed with the District Court of Appeal and the Florida Supreme Court.

Requirements

• Admission to the Florida Bar and two years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law or in administrative or judicial hearings.
• The required legal experience must be from the practice of law in a state or territory of the United States.
• Membership in good standing in another state Bar can substitute for the required admission to the Florida Bar provided that, pursuant to Rule 11-1.10 of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar, the attorney applies for and obtains admission to the Florida Bar within 12 months of appointment to a position in this class.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of the timely filing of the necessary pleadings and documents comprising the record on appeal;
• Review of the assignments of error;
• Research necessary to prepare and file briefs setting forth contentions and positions of the State of Florida with respect to the issues involved;
• oral argument and all other responsibilities attending the prosecution of a criminal appeal.
• Handles extraordinary litigation in both state and federal courts where appropriate.
• Handle any other special assignments or duties assigned by the Bureau Chief including civil litigation, special projects, post conviction litigation and opinions.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com).
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees