Senior Assistant Attorney General – DLA
State of Florida
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: West Palm Beach • Florida • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $97,390 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Represent the state in capital collateral litigation prosecuting first-degree murder cases.
- Serve as lead counsel or co-counsel in state circuit courts and the Florida Supreme Court.
- Handle emergency circumstances, including preparing pleadings and appearing in court.
- Provide advice and assistance to other attorneys with legal analysis, brief preparation, and other responsibilities.
- Mentor AAGs and A-AAGs as needed.
Requirements
- Admission to the Florida Bar.
- Six (6) 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 the attorney applies for and obtains admission within 12 months of appointment.
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.
- And more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
legal researchbrief preparationlitigationcourt appearancespleading preparationcase prosecutionlegal analysis
Soft skills
mentoringadvisingcollaborationcommunication
Certifications
Florida Bar admissionstate Bar membership