Assistant State Attorney — County Court Prosecution

Worrell; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Attorney’s Office for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida is seeking an Experience Assistant State Attorney to prosecute crimes in Orange and Osceola counties. You will manage caseloads, engage with community members, and collaborate with law enforcement in a dynamic public-safety mission.

Recent law graduates preparing for all Florida Bar parts or licensed Florida attorneys with limited criminal experience are welcome.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active Florida Bar member in good standing.
• Minimum of 2 years of criminal litigation experience, including trial work.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with case management systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience in high-volume case environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload involving criminal prosecutions.
• Engage with community members and collaborate with law enforcement.
• Appear in court, including bench and jury trials, and conduct motion practice.
• Provide thoughtful, ethical, and effective legal representation.
• Leverage digital tools and case management systems to track cases.

Skills

Legal research

Trial experience

Criminal litigation

Courtroom advocacy

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Digital literacy

Education

Juris Doctor

Florida Bar membership

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Microsoft Office

Job description

The State Attorney’s Office for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida is seeking an Experience Assistant State Attorney to prosecute crimes in Orange and Osceola counties. You will manage caseloads, engage with community members, and collaborate with law enforcement in a dynamic public-safety mission.

Recent law graduates preparing for all Florida Bar parts or licensed Florida attorneys with limited criminal experience are welcome.