Senior Statewide Prosecutor – Criminal Trial Expert

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

Job summary

Office of the Attorney General in Fort Lauderdale, FL seeks an ASST STW PROSECUTOR-SENIOR ATTORNEY-DLA to lead statewide prosecutions. The role requires Florida Bar admission and at least five years of criminal trial experience, with preference for applicants having criminal prosecution background.

Job duties include reviewing evidence, making charging decisions, coordinating with agencies, handling trials, and contributing to appellate work as needed. Salary is set at $113,622.08 annually.

Qualifications

• Membership in the Florida Bar and 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 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 investigations and preparation of cases for prosecution.
• Making charging decisions based on relevant factors in consultation with the Bureau Chief Assistant.
• Representing the State at bond hearings and at trial on charges.
• Maintaining documentation and handling discovery and subpoenas as required.
• Traveling as needed to perform investigations, litigation, and training functions.

Skills

Criminal trial experience

Criminal prosecution knowledge

Legal research

Education

Florida Bar admission

Job description

Office of the Attorney General in Fort Lauderdale, FL seeks an ASST STW PROSECUTOR-SENIOR ATTORNEY-DLA to lead statewide prosecutions. The role requires Florida Bar admission and at least five years of criminal trial experience, with preference for applicants having criminal prosecution background.

Job duties include reviewing evidence, making charging decisions, coordinating with agencies, handling trials, and contributing to appellate work as needed. Salary is set at $113,622.08 annually.