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ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41000328 1
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41000328 1State of Florida • Tampa, FL, US
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41000328 1

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41000328 1

State of Florida • Tampa, FL, US
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

  • Agency : Office of the Attorney General
  • 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

Date : Oct 7, 2025

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

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 are not limited to the following :

  • Prerequisite to employment : Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and membership in the Florida Bar.
  • Appeals duties : supervision of timely filing of pleadings and records on appeal; review of assignments of error; research to prepare and file briefs for the State of Florida; oral argument and all responsibilities attending prosecution of a criminal appeal.
  • Federal Habeas Corpus Proceedings : Represent appropriate state official in habeas corpus proceedings filed by state prisoners in the federal courts in the District Courts for Florida.
  • Handle claims of prisoners asserting federal constitutional rights violations, including review of state proceedings, preparation of pleadings and responses, and preparation of exhibits; handle hearings and post-trial proceedings as needed.
  • Handle appeals to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and to the United States Supreme Court.
  • Extraordinary Writs : Handle extraordinary litigation in both state and federal courts; perform civil litigation, special projects, post-conviction litigation and opinions as assigned by the Bureau Chief.
  • Candidate Profile

  • Complete the application in its entirety, including supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment; account for and explain any gaps in employment.
  • Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and / or abilities and responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
  • Avoid using the statement "See Resume" in place of 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

  • 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 and ensure all employment information is listed. All required experience and / or preferences must be verified at the time of application.

  • Ensure applicant responses to qualifying questions are verifiable by skills and / or experience stated on the application and / or resume. Applicants who do not respond to qualifying questions will not be considered.
  • Selection may include a skills assessment exercise.
  • Current and future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for up to six months; after six months, a new application must be submitted to an open advertisement to be considered for that vacancy.
  • 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 background investigation including fingerprinting. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free Workplace. All employees are subject to drug testing as applicable by law. 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 Disabilities / ADA : The OAG supports the employment of individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation because of a disability during the application process, please notify the People First Service Center at 877-562-7287 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 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 satisfying the waiting period, retirement benefits may be affected.

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

    Location : TAMPA, FL, US (multiple ZIP codes listed). For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 (Mon–Fri, 8 : 00 a.m. – 6 : 00 p.m., Eastern time).

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