ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41001353

State of Florida • Boynton Beach, FL

8d • 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. 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.
• Complete and accurate application profile necessary for qualifying such as dates of service, reason for leaving, etc.
• All employment and/or detailed information about work experience must be listed on the application (including military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained.
• Applicant responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the employment application and/or resume.
• Favorable results on a background investigation including fingerprinting.
• U.S. citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the timely filing of necessary pleadings and documents comprising the record on appeal; review the assignments of error; conduct 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.
• Respond to the claims of prisoners asserting federal constitutional rights violations. This necessitates review of all the state court 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.
• 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, postconviction 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed