Assistant Attorney General-Dla

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Date:
Jan 26, 2026

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Requisition No:868596

Agency:
Office of the Attorney General

This is a re-advertisement. Prior applicants need not re-apply

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.

$ 83,522.92 Annually

Criminal Appeals:
Represent the State of Florida in all criminal appeals filed with the District Court of Appeal and the Florida Supreme Court.

• 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, the attorney applies for and obtains admission to the Florida Bar within 12 months of appointment to this position.

• Supervise timely filing of necessary pleadings and documents on appeal; review assignments of error; research and prepare briefs; present oral arguments and prosecute criminal appeals.
• Handle federal habeas corpus proceedings on behalf of state prisoners in federal courts.
• Respond to prisoners asserting federal constitutional rights violations; supervise and prepare pleadings and responses; manage hearings and post‑trial proceedings.
• Appeal to the Eleventh Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court as appropriate.
• Handle extraordinary writs, civil litigation, special projects, post‑conviction litigation, and opinions as directed by the Bureau Chief.

• Include supervisor names and contact information for all periods of employment.
• Explain any gaps in employment to avoid delays.
• Provide verifiable education, experience, training, skills, and abilities matching the minimum qualifications.
• Avoid the statement “See Resume” in place of work history.

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options: health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.

Submit a complete application with dates of service, reasons for leaving, and detailed employment history. Ensure all qualifying questions are answered; otherwise you will not be considered. A skill assessment exercise may be included. Current vacancies may be filled for up to six months after the Final date to receive applications.

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All OAG positions are “sensitive or special trust” and require favorable results on a background investigation, including fingerprinting.

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.

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

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you need accommodations, please notify the People First Service Center.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, must register with the Selective Service System before turning 26 or obtain a Letter of Registration Exemption.

Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL (ZIP 32301)

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.