ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41000328 1

Overview

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 to represent the State of Florida in all federal habeas cases in federal 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.

Preference may be given to applicants with postconviction and / or habeas experience.

The Work You Will Do

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

Candidate Profile

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida offers a competitive total compensation package with benefits including :

Important Notices

To be considered for the position, all applicants must submit a complete and accurate application profile and ensure all employment information is listed and gaps explained. Any required experience and / or preferences listed in the advertisement must be verified at the time of application.

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 in accordance with applicable law. We hire only U.S. citizens or 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).

Disability / ADA Statement

The OAG supports the employment of individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from them. If you need an accommodation, notify the People First Service Center at 877-562-7287. If you need accommodation during the selection process, notify the hiring authority in advance.

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 the SSS website. If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System, check how re-employment affects benefits. If you return to FRS employment before the waiting period is satisfied, your retirement may be voided.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. For reasonable accommodation, notify the agency hiring authority and / or People First Service Center at 1-866-663-4735.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace with drug testing where required.

Location : TAMPA, FL, US multiple ZIP codes listed, including TAMPA, FL 33602; 33612; 33634; 33607; 33614; 33615; 33617; 33613; 33604; 33611; 33616; 33618; 33610; 33606; 33605; 33620; 33672; 33680; 33637; 33626; 33609; 33625; 33619; 33646.

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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