Assistant Attorney General – DLA
State of Florida
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Miami • Florida • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $83,522 per year
Job Level
JuniorMid-Level
About the role
- 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 necessary pleadings and documents.
- Review the assignments of error and conduct research necessary to prepare briefs.
- Represent the appropriate state official in habeas corpus proceedings filed by state prisoners in federal courts.
- Handle extraordinary litigation in both state and federal courts.
Requirements
- Admission to the Florida Bar.
- Two (2) years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law or in administrative or judicial hearings.
- Membership in good standing in another state Bar can substitute for the required admission to the Florida Bar provided that the attorney applies for and obtains admission to the Florida Bar within 12 months of appointment to a position in this class.
- A degree of Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and membership in the Florida Bar.
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 writinglitigationhabeas corpus proceedingscriminal appealsadministrative hearingsjudicial hearings
Soft skills
supervisiontimelinesscommunication
Certifications
Florida Bar admissionBachelor of LawsJuris Doctor