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ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41000328 1
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41000328 1People First Service Center • Tampa, FL, US
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41000328 1

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41000328 1

People First Service Center • Tampa, FL, US
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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 :

  • This position requires 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 include supervision of the timely filing of pleadings and documents comprising the record on appeal; review of the assignments of error; research to prepare and file briefs for the State of Florida; oral argument and other responsibilities in the prosecution of criminal appeals.
  • 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.
  • Respond to claims of prisoners asserting federal constitutional rights violations, review of related state proceedings, and preparation of necessary pleadings and exhibits; handling of hearings and post-trial proceedings.
  • Handle appeals from 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 other special assignments or duties as assigned by the Bureau Chief including civil litigation, special projects, post-conviction litigation and opinions.

    • Candidate Profile

  • The application must be completed in its entirety, including supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
  • Account for and explain any gaps in employment to avoid delays in the hiring process.
  • Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and abilities, and responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet 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.

    • Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

    Working for the State of Florida offers a competitive total compensation package with 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 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.

  • 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 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 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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