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    attorney-assistant attorney General-dla - West Palm Beach, United States - State of Florida

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    Requisition No: 828172


    Agency:
    Office of the Attorney General

    Working Title:
    ATTORNEY-ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA


    Pay Plan:

    SES

    Position Number:

    Salary:
    $70,000 Annually

    Posting Closing Date: 05/24/2024

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    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:
    $70,000 Annually


    Position Summary:
    This position is in the Criminal and Capital Appeals - Criminal Appeals - West Palm Beach Division.

    This position works under the direct supervision of a senior-level attorney to represent the State of Florida in criminal appellate litigation in the District Courts and Florida Supreme Court in non-capital cases.


    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:
    The incumbent will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:


    • 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.


    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 ).
    • Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Tuition waivers.
    • And more For a more complete list of benefits, visit

    IMPORTANT NOTICE:
    To be considered for the position, all applicants must:

    Submit a complete and accurate application profile necessary for qualifying such as dates of service, reason for leaving, etc.

    In addition, all applicants must ensure all employment and/or detailed information about work experience is listed on the application (including military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained.


    NOTE:
    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. Following the six-month period, 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 pursuant to s , 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 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 , F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

    We hire only U.S. citizens and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

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

    E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the employment eligibility verification form (i-9).

    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 because of a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in order to participate in the application process, please notify the people first service center at If you need accommodation during the selection process, please notify the hiring authority in advance to allow sufficient time to provide accommodation.


    REMINDERS:

    Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from SSS.

    For more information, please visit the SSS website at:

    https:
    If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. If you return to FRS employment before satisfying the required waiting period, your retirement may be voided, and you may have to repay all benefits you have received, including any Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) payout.


    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, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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


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