SENIOR ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41000234

State of Florida • Tampa, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Assistant Attorney General position is with the Office of the Attorney General’s Capital Collateral unit in Tampa, Florida. The role represents the State of Florida in capital collateral litigation involving first-degree murder cases in which the death penalty has been imposed. The attorney serves as lead or co-counsel in state circuit courts and the Florida Supreme Court, and represents the state in federal habeas actions in federal district courts, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. The position must be capable of taking lead-counsel responsibility for any active death warrant.

The work includes evidentiary hearings at post-conviction and appellate stages; legal research; preparation of briefs, responses, motions, and other appellate filings; and responding to emergencies, including preparing pleadings and appearing in state and federal courts during an active death warrant. The attorney keeps current with state and federal decisions affecting capital cases, becomes familiar with the office’s capital cases, and maintains communications with capital specialists in other offices. The position also advises and assists other attorneys with legal analysis, brief preparation, and related responsibilities, and assists the Bureau Chief with reviewing staff work and mentoring AAGs and A-AAGs. In the Bureau Chief’s absence, the position communicates with the Associate Deputy, State Attorney offices, and court personnel regarding case matters.

Requirements

• Admission to the Florida Bar and six years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law, or 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 may substitute for Florida Bar admission if the attorney applies for and obtains Florida Bar admission within 12 months of appointment, pursuant to Rule 11-1.10 of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar.

Responsibilities

• Represent the state in capital collateral litigation involving first-degree murder cases in which the death penalty has been imposed.
• Serve as lead counsel or co-counsel in state circuit courts and the Florida Supreme Court, and represent the state in habeas actions in federal district courts, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.
• Handle lead-counsel responsibility for any active death warrant.
• Attend evidentiary hearings at post-conviction and appellate stages; research and prepare briefs, responses, motions, and other filings related to capital direct appeals, interlocutory actions, collateral appeals, and extraordinary writs.
• Respond to emergency circumstances by preparing pleadings and appearing in state and federal courts, including during an active death warrant.
• Keep current on state and federal decisions that directly or indirectly affect capital cases, become familiar with the office’s capital cases, and maintain communications with capital specialists in other offices.
• Provide other attorneys with legal analysis, brief-preparation assistance, and related support.
• Assist the Bureau Chief as needed in reviewing staff work and mentoring AAGs and A-AAGs.
• In the Bureau Chief’s absence, communicate with the Associate Deputy, State Attorney offices, and court personnel about case matters.

Benefits

• Annual and sick leave
• Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• 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