Island Prosecutor: Criminal & Public Records, Florida Keys

Florida Bar Foundation the; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

FRS retirement

Job summary

The State Attorney's Office for the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit in the Florida Keys has openings for entry-level and experienced prosecutors in Key West and Marathon. We seek people with good character, sound judgment, and a passion for seeking justice in our island community.

Being an assistant state attorney is challenging yet rewarding. Our prosecutors manage diverse caseloads and appear in court regularly, with considerable discretion.

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited law school and be a member in good standing of The Florida Bar.

Responsibilities

• Handle criminal cases from screening through trial.
• Conduct legal research and draft documents.
• Interview victims and witnesses; negotiate plea agreements.

Skills

Communication skills

Judgment

Courtroom presence

Education

Juris Doctor / law degree

Job description

The State Attorney's Office for the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit in the Florida Keys has openings for entry-level and experienced prosecutors in Key West and Marathon. We seek people with good character, sound judgment, and a passion for seeking justice in our island community.

Being an assistant state attorney is challenging yet rewarding. Our prosecutors manage diverse caseloads and appear in court regularly, with considerable discretion.