Juvenile Division Assistant State Attorney - Clearwater

State of Florida; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State employee retirement

Insurance options

Paid holidays

Pension/investment plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Office of the State Attorney, 6th Judicial Circuit in Clearwater seeks an Assistant State Attorney in the Juvenile Division. The role includes prosecuting crimes within the circuit, conducting legal research, pre-trial motions, and trial work with witnesses and victims. Florida Bar in good standing is required; State of Florida benefits apply.

The position offers an entry-level salary around $80,000 with retirement, insurance options, paid holidays, and other attorney benefits.

Qualifications

• Member of the Florida Bar in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Process criminal casework, including preparation of legal documents and research.
• Take depositions, interview witnesses and victims to gather facts for prosecution.
• Prepare pre-trial motions and argue at pre-trial/evidentiary hearings.
• Perform trial work, including case preparation, witness examination and case summaries in non-jury trials.

Education

Florida Bar admission in good standing

Job description

Office of the State Attorney, 6th Judicial Circuit in Clearwater seeks an Assistant State Attorney in the Juvenile Division. The role includes prosecuting crimes within the circuit, conducting legal research, pre-trial motions, and trial work with witnesses and victims. Florida Bar in good standing is required; State of Florida benefits apply.

The position offers an entry-level salary around $80,000 with retirement, insurance options, paid holidays, and other attorney benefits.