ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41000120

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

48d • Onsite

About The Position

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. This position's duties include but not limited to the following: The duties incident to an appeal consist of the supervision of the timely filing of the necessary pleadings and documents comprising the record on appeal; the review of the assignments of error; the 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. Represent the appropriate state official in habeas corpus proceedings filed by state prisoners in the federal courts in the District Courts for Florida. The duties consist of the responding to the claims of the prisoners asserting federal constitutional rights violations. This necessitates review of all the state proceedings resulting in the conviction questioned, the supervision and preparation of the necessary pleadings and responses needed to set forth the contentions and position of the State of Florida (including the supervision and preparation of requisite exhibits with respect to the issues raised), handling all hearings and the preparation of post-trial proceedings. Handle appeals from any of the foregoing proceedings to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and to the United States Supreme Court. 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.

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.
• 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.
• Candidate profile must be completed in its entirety.
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
• All applicants must submit a complete and accurate application profile necessary for qualifying such as dates of service, reason for leaving, etc.
• All applicants must ensure all employment and/or detailed information about work experience is listed on the application (including military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained.
• Any required experience and/or preferences listed in the advertisement must be verified at the time of application.
• Ensure that applicant responses to qualifying questions are verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the employment application and/or resume.
• Applicants who do not respond to the qualifying questions will not be considered for this position.
• Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, must be registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from SSS.

Nice To Haves

• Prior applicants need not re-apply.

Responsibilities

• Represent the State of Florida in all criminal appeals filed with the District Court of Appeal and the Florida Supreme Court.
• Supervise the timely filing of the necessary pleadings and documents comprising the record on appeal.
• Review assignments of error.
• Conduct research necessary to prepare and file briefs setting forth contentions and positions of the State of Florida.
• Perform oral arguments and all other responsibilities attending the prosecution of a criminal appeal.
• Represent the appropriate state official in habeas corpus proceedings filed by state prisoners in the federal courts.
• Respond to claims of prisoners asserting federal constitutional rights violations.
• Review all state proceedings resulting in the conviction questioned.
• Supervise and prepare necessary pleadings and responses for habeas corpus proceedings.
• Handle all hearings and prepare post-trial proceedings for habeas corpus cases.
• Handle appeals from habeas corpus proceedings to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and to the United States Supreme Court.
• Handle 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.
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior