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ATTORNEY-ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41001105 1
ATTORNEY-ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41001105 1Filminflorida • West Palm Beach, FL, US
ATTORNEY-ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41001105 1

ATTORNEY-ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41001105 1

Filminflorida • West Palm Beach, 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.

Agency : Office of the Attorney General

Location : West Palm Beach, Florida

Pay : $77,219.22 Annually

Requisition No : 859418

Position Summary

This position is in the Office of the Attorney General within the Criminal Appeals Division in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and membership of the Florida Bar.
  • Applicants who are law school graduates but not current members of the Florida Bar and third year law students can be considered; however, proof of the Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor and approval to sit for the Florida bar exam must be provided prior to the date of employment.
  • Any employment offer would be contingent upon admission to the bar within 12 months of the date of employment.

The Work You Will Do

  • Supervision of the timely filing of necessary pleadings and documents comprising the record on appeal.
  • Review of the assignments of error.
  • Performance of the research necessary to prepare and file briefs setting forth the contentions and positions of the State of Florida with respect to the issues involved.
  • Attendance at oral arguments.
  • All other responsibilities attending the prosecution of a criminal appeal.
  • Handles extraordinary writs in the state and federal courts where appropriate.
  • Handles any other special assignments or duties assigned by the Bureau Chief, including civil litigation, special projects, and postconviction litigation.

    • Candidate Profile

  • 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 / 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 and ensure all employment information is listed, including any gaps explained. Required experience and preferences listed in the advertisement must be verified at the time of application. Applicants must respond verifiably to qualifying questions and may be assessed via a skills assessment exercise. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for up to six months. OAG employees are paid biweekly. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113, F.S.

    Criminal Background Checks / Drug Free Workplace

    All OAG positions are "sensitive or special trust" and require favorable results on a background investigation including fingerprinting, pursuant to s. 110.1127(2)(a), F.S. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free Workplace; all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion or other drug testing in accordance with section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. 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 and encourages them to seek employment within our agency. If you need an accommodation due to 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 (SSS) before age 26 or have a Letter of Registration Exemption. For more information, visit the SSS website. If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), check with FRS on how re-employment affects benefits. Returning to FRS employment before satisfying the required waiting period may affect your retirement 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 (1-866-663-4735) in advance.

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

    Location

    WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33401

    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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