Assistant State Attorney: Courtroom Advocate & Growth

My Florida CFO; Ocala (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the State Attorney for the Fifth Judicial Circuit seeks highly motivated Assistant State Attorneys to handle prosecutions in Citrus, Hernando, Sumter, Lake and Marion counties. Responsibilities include preparing legal documents, researching law, taking depositions, and interviewing witnesses to build strong cases for court presentations.

Qualified candidates must graduate from law school and be in good standing with Florida Bar.

Qualifications

• Graduated from law school and member in good standing with The Florida Bar.
• Strong interest in courtroom litigation with excellent communication and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Prosecutorial criminal casework requiring preparation of legal documents, legal research, taking depositions, and witness interviews.
• Trial work including case preparation for court presentations, examining and cross-examining witnesses, and summarizing cases for jury and non-jury trials.
• Professional interaction with the public, law enforcement, and office staff.

Skills

Courtroom litigation

Strong communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

The Office of the State Attorney for the Fifth Judicial Circuit seeks highly motivated Assistant State Attorneys to handle prosecutions in Citrus, Hernando, Sumter, Lake and Marion counties. Responsibilities include preparing legal documents, researching law, taking depositions, and interviewing witnesses to build strong cases for court presentations.

Qualified candidates must graduate from law school and be in good standing with Florida Bar.