Assistant State Attorney, Juvenile Division – 6th Circuit

Florida; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State employee retirement & insurance

Job summary

The Office of the State Attorney, 6th Judicial Circuit, in Clearwater, FL, is seeking an Assistant State Attorney in the Juvenile Division. The role involves prosecuting crimes within the circuit, conducting legal research, preparing motions, taking depositions, and presenting cases in court.

Applicants must be a member in good standing with the Florida Bar. The position offers a starting salary of $80,000 with State employee retirement and insurance benefits and opportunities for paid leave and

Qualifications

• Member of the Florida Bar in good standing.
• Entry-level salary is $80,000 and includes retirement and insurance options.
• Ability to conduct legal research and prepare documents.

Responsibilities

• Processing criminal casework and preparing legal documents.
• Legal research and deposition preparation.
• Interviewing witnesses, victims and other parties to ascertain facts.
• Preparing pre-trial motions and arguing at hearings.
• Case preparation for court presentation and cross-examination.

Skills

Legal research

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Courtroom procedures

Job description

The Office of the State Attorney, 6th Judicial Circuit, in Clearwater, FL, is seeking an Assistant State Attorney in the Juvenile Division. The role involves prosecuting crimes within the circuit, conducting legal research, preparing motions, taking depositions, and presenting cases in court.

Applicants must be a member in good standing with the Florida Bar. The position offers a starting salary of $80,000 with State employee retirement and insurance benefits and opportunities for paid leave and