Assistant Attorney General-Dla

Overview

Requisition No: 868829

Agency: Office of the Attorney General

Working Title: ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA -

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number:

Salary: $83,522.92

Posting Closing Date: 02/25/2026

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Our Organization and Mission: The Office represents the State of Florida in all criminal appeals filed with the District Court of Appeal and the Florida Supreme Court.

Pay: $83,522.92 Annually

The primary duty of the position is CRIMINAL APPEALS:
Represent the State of Florida in all criminal appeals filed with the District Court of Appeal and the Florida Supreme Court.

Roles and responsibilities include:

• DIRECT AND POSTCONVICTION APPEALS:
  Supervise the timely filing of necessary pleadings and documents comprising the record on appeal; review the assignments of error; conduct research necessary to prepare and file briefs setting forth contentions and positions of the State of Florida with respect to the issues involved; oral argument and all other responsibilities attending the prosecution of a criminal appeal.
• 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 the claims of prisoners asserting federal constitutional rights violations; review the state court proceedings resulting in the conviction questioned; supervise and prepare necessary pleadings and responses; handle 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:
  Handle extraordinary litigation in both state and federal courts where appropriate; perform other special assignments or duties as directed (civil litigation, special projects, postconviction litigation and opinions).

• 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 criminal or appellate experience.

The Work You Will Do (continued)

• Prerequisite to employment: a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and membership in the Florida Bar.

• Complete the application in its entirety and include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Explain any gaps in employment to avoid hiring delays.
• Ensure experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions are verifiable to meet minimum qualifications.
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The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: The State’s total compensation package includes a competitive set of employee benefits such as:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options (health, life, dental, vision, and other options)
• Retirement plan options with employer contributions (for more information, visit )
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers
• And more; for a complete list, visit

• To be considered, submit a complete and accurate application profile with dates of service, reason for leaving, and explanation of gaps in employment. Include all employment and work experience, including military service, self-employment, volunteer work, internships, etc.
• Verify required experience and preferences listed in the advertisement at the time of application.
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