Assistant State Attorney – Flexible Remote Litigation

Florida; Ocala (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Attorney's Office for the Fifth Judicial Circuit seeks Assistant State Attorneys to handle prosecutorial criminal casework across Citrus, Hernando, Sumter, Lake and Marion counties. The role emphasizes courtroom litigation, legal research, and witness interviews, with a focus on justice, service, and honor.

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

Qualifications

• Graduated from law school (J.D. or equivalent).
• Member in good standing with The Florida Bar.

Responsibilities

• Prosecutorial criminal casework requiring preparation of legal documents and research.
• Take depositions and interview witnesses, victims and other parties to ascertain facts.
• Prepare cases for court presentation, including examining and cross-examining witnesses.

Skills

Courtroom litigation

Legal research

Depositions

Witness interviewing

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from law school

Job description

The State Attorney's Office for the Fifth Judicial Circuit seeks Assistant State Attorneys to handle prosecutorial criminal casework across Citrus, Hernando, Sumter, Lake and Marion counties. The role emphasizes courtroom litigation, legal research, and witness interviews, with a focus on justice, service, and honor.

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