State of Florida
Requisition No: 863615
Agency: Office of the Attorney General
Position Number: 41000516
Pay Plan: SES
Title: Assistant Attorney General – Criminal Appeals
Salary: $83,522.92 annually
Posting Closing Date: 11/11/2025
Position Summary 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.
Responsibilities
Supervise timely filing of necessary pleadings and documents on appeal.
Review assignments of error and research necessary to prepare briefs.
Provide oral argument and manage all responsibilities attending the prosecution of a criminal appeal.
Represent the state in federal habeas corpus proceedings for state prisoners, responding to claims asserting federal constitutional rights violations.
Supervise preparation of pleadings, exhibits, and handle post‑trial proceedings.
Handle appeals to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.
Handle extraordinary litigation in state and federal courts and other special assignments.
Qualifications
Admission to the Florida Bar.
Two years of professional legal experience, or membership in good standing of another state bar with admission to the Florida Bar within 12 months of appointment.
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
Candidate Profile
Submit a complete application profile with supervisor names and phone numbers for all employment periods.
Explain any employment gaps.
Provide verifiable education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Do not use “See Resume” as a substitute.
Contact People First Service Center at (877) 562‑7287 for assistance.
Benefits
Annual and Sick Leave
Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday per year
State group insurance coverage (health, life, dental, vision)
Retirement plan with employer contributions (see www.myfrs.com)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition waivers
More at www.mybenefits.myflorida.com
Required Background Checks & Drug‑Free Workplace All positions require a background investigation, fingerprinting, and drug testing in accordance with state law.
E‑Verify This office participates in the national E‑Verify program.
ADA Statement Accommodation for individuals with disabilities is available. Contact People First Service Center for assistance.
Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Legal
Industries
Government Administration
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Agency: Office of the Attorney General
Position Number: 41000516
Pay Plan: SES
Title: Assistant Attorney General – Criminal Appeals
Salary: $83,522.92 annually
Posting Closing Date: 11/11/2025
Position Summary 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.
Responsibilities
Supervise timely filing of necessary pleadings and documents on appeal.
Review assignments of error and research necessary to prepare briefs.
Provide oral argument and manage all responsibilities attending the prosecution of a criminal appeal.
Represent the state in federal habeas corpus proceedings for state prisoners, responding to claims asserting federal constitutional rights violations.
Supervise preparation of pleadings, exhibits, and handle post‑trial proceedings.
Handle appeals to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.
Handle extraordinary litigation in state and federal courts and other special assignments.
Qualifications
Admission to the Florida Bar.
Two years of professional legal experience, or membership in good standing of another state bar with admission to the Florida Bar within 12 months of appointment.
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
Candidate Profile
Submit a complete application profile with supervisor names and phone numbers for all employment periods.
Explain any employment gaps.
Provide verifiable education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Do not use “See Resume” as a substitute.
Contact People First Service Center at (877) 562‑7287 for assistance.
Benefits
Annual and Sick Leave
Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday per year
State group insurance coverage (health, life, dental, vision)
Retirement plan with employer contributions (see www.myfrs.com)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition waivers
More at www.mybenefits.myflorida.com
Required Background Checks & Drug‑Free Workplace All positions require a background investigation, fingerprinting, and drug testing in accordance with state law.
E‑Verify This office participates in the national E‑Verify program.
ADA Statement Accommodation for individuals with disabilities is available. Contact People First Service Center for assistance.
Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Legal
Industries
Government Administration
#J-18808-Ljbffr