Senior Statewide Prosecutor — Lead Criminal Trial Counsel

New Haven County Bar Association; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 102,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Attorney General in Florida seeks a Senior Attorney to serve as Assistant Statewide Prosecutor and Legal Adviser under the Statewide Prosecution Bureau Chief. The role requires Florida Bar admission and five years of criminal trial experience, with preference for active prosecution experience.

Responsibilities include evidence review, intake recommendations, charging, trial representation, and coordination with law enforcement across divisions.

Qualifications

• Membership in the Florida Bar and five (5) years of criminal trial experience.
• Preference may be given to candidates 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 the completion of investigations and preparation of cases for prosecution, including review of search warrants and warrants.
• Making charging decisions in consultation with the Bureau Chief Assistant.
• Preparing and filing charging instruments and coordinating surrender or arrest of defendants.
• Representing the State at bond hearings, trials, post-trial hearings and sentencing.
• Maintaining documentation and data entry in the case tracking system.

Skills

Criminal trial experience

Job description

Office of the Attorney General in Florida seeks a Senior Attorney to serve as Assistant Statewide Prosecutor and Legal Adviser under the Statewide Prosecution Bureau Chief. The role requires Florida Bar admission and five years of criminal trial experience, with preference for active prosecution experience.

Responsibilities include evidence review, intake recommendations, charging, trial representation, and coordination with law enforcement across divisions.