ASST STW PROSECUTOR-SENIOR ATTORNEY-DLA - 41001277

State of Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 102,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Florida is seeking a Senior Attorney for the Office of Statewide Prosecution. The attorney will serve as Assistant Statewide Prosecutor and Assistant Statewide Grand Jury Legal Adviser under supervision.

The role requires Florida Bar membership and at least five years of criminal trial experience, with preference for those having criminal prosecution background. Salary is competitive and position involves high-level prosecutorial responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the Florida Bar.
• Five years of criminal trial law experience.
• Preference may be given to applicants with criminal prosecution experience.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and evaluating evidence for prosecution of criminal cases.
• Submitting data and recommendations for intake decisions on cases for prosecution.
• Advising investigations and preparing cases for prosecution, including review of warrants and surveillance orders; taking statements; consulting with experts; researching laws.
• Making charging decisions in consultation with the Bureau Chief Assistant.
• Coordinating with other divisions and agencies to pursue civil or administrative remedies as appropriate.
• Preparing and filing charging instruments.
• Coordinating surrender or arrest of defendants on charges filed.
• Representing the State at bond hearings and at calendar calls, at trial, and post-trial proceedings.

Skills

Criminal trial experience

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Education

Florida Bar membership

Job description

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ASST STW PROSECUTOR-SENIOR ATTORNEY-DLA - 41001277

Date: Sep 14, 2026

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Requisition No:883588

Agency: Office of the Attorney General

Working Title: ASST STW PROSECUTOR-SENIOR ATTORNEY-DLA - 41001277

**This ad will be used to fill multiple positions**

Our Organization and Mission: The Office represents the State of Florida in state and federal civil and criminal courts, from trial courts to the Supreme Court of the United States.

Pay : $113,622.08 Annually

Position Summary: A senior attorney employed by the Office of Statewide Prosecution serves as an Assistant Statewide Prosecutor and Assistant Statewide Grand Jury Legal Adviser, under the direction and supervision of a Bureau Chief Assistant Statewide Prosecutor.

Qualifications:

• Membership in the Florida Bar and five years of criminal trial law experience.

Preference may be given to applicants with criminal prosecution experience.

The Work You Will Do: This position’s duties include but not limited to the following:

• Reviewing and evaluating evidence for prosecution of criminal cases.
• Submitting all necessary data and recommendations to the Chief Assistant for intake decisions to accept or reject cases for prosecution.
• Advising and assisting the investigating agency in the completion of investigations and preparation of cases for prosecution, including the review of search warrants, electronic surveillance applications and orders, arrest affidavits and warrants; the taking of voluntary statements by witnesses or those given pursuant to subpoena; consultation with experts on the meaning and effect of technical evidence; researching applicable laws and regulations and applying them to the facts and evidence presented.
• Making charging decisions based on all relevant and material factors available, in consultation with the Bureau Chief Assistant.
• Establishing contact and coordination with other divisions within the Department of Legal Affairs, or other law enforcement or regulatory agencies, for the purpose of pursuing necessary civil or administrative remedies in appropriate cases.
• Preparing and filing charging instruments.
• Coordinating, to the extent possible, the surrender or arrest of criminal defendants on the charges filed.
• Representing the State at bond hearings.
• Determining the scope of discoverable materials, ensuring compliance with applicable discovery requirements, and attending depositions of all witnesses.
• Representing the State in pre-trial motion practice and at all calendar calls of the court.
• Representation of the State at trial on the charges.
• Representation of the State at post