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ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41000473
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41000473People First Service Center • West Palm Beach, FL, US
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ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41000473

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41000473

People First Service Center • West Palm Beach, FL, US
10 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Requisition No : 862264

Agency : Office of the Attorney General

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website.

Date : Oct 7, 2025

Our Organization and Mission

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.

Pay

$83,522.92 Annually

Position Summary

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.

Qualifications

  • 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.

The Work You Will Do

This position's duties include but not limited to the following :

  • This position requires as a prerequisite to employment a degree of Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and membership in the Florida Bar.
  • 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.
  • Federal Habeas Corpus Proceedings : 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.
  • Extraordinary Writs : 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.
  • Candidate Profile (application)

  • Must be completed in its entirety with supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
  • Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
  • Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and / or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
  • Avoid using the statement "See Resume" in place of entering work history.
  • If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.
  • The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

    Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including :

  • 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 (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com).
  • Important Notices

    To be considered for the position, all applicants must submit a complete and accurate application profile necessary for qualifying, including dates of service and reasons for leaving, and must ensure all employment information is listed on the application. Gaps in employment must be 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.
  • The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment exercise.
  • Current and future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. After six months, a new application must be submitted to an open advertisement to be considered.
  • OAG employees are paid biweekly. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program.
  • Criminal Background Checks / Drug Free Workplace

    All OAG positions are sensitive or special trust and require favorable results on a background investigation including fingerprinting. The State supports a Drug-Free Workplace; all employees are subject to drug testing. We hire only U.S. citizens and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

    E-Verify Statement

    The Office of the Attorney General participates in the U.S. government's employment eligibility verification program (E-Verify).

    Persons with Disability / ADA Statement

    The OAG supports the employment of individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation because of a disability, please notify the People First Service Center at 877-562-7287. If you need accommodation during the selection process, notify the hiring authority in advance to allow sufficient time to provide accommodation.

    Reminders

    Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, must be registered with the Selective Service System or have an exemption. For more information visit sss.gov. If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System, check with FRS regarding benefits if re-employed. If you return to FRS employment before the required waiting period, retirement may be voided and you may have to repay benefits.

    The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

    Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation must notify the agency hiring authority and / or People First Service Center at 1-866-663-4735. Notification in advance allows time to provide accommodation.

    The State supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

    Location : WEST PALM BEACH, FL

    Nearest Major Market : Palm Beach

    Nearest Secondary Market : Miami

    For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287, Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. to 6 : 00 p.m., Eastern time

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