Senior Statewide Prosecutor — Special Counsel

McPhail Sanchez, LLC; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Attorney General in Florida seeks a Senior Assistant Statewide Prosecutor – Special Counsel to advise and prosecute complex cases. This role requires courtroom experience, legal acumen, and the ability to coordinate with statewide agencies.

Responsibilities include reviewing evidence, making charging decisions, filing instruments, and representing the State at trials, hearings, and post-trial proceedings, while maintaining professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Requires a JD or LLB from an accredited law school and Florida Bar membership.
• Five years of criminal trial experience.
• Preference given to applicants with prosecution experience.

Responsibilities

• Special Counsel serves as POC/Subject Matter Expert for cases in their area of expertise.
• Reviewing and evaluating evidence for prosecution of criminal cases.
• Preparing and filing charging instruments and coordinating with agencies.
• Representing the State at bond hearings, trials, and post-trial proceedings.
• Advising investigators, reviewing warrants, and handling appellate analysis as needed.

Skills

Criminal trial experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws

Job description

Office of the Attorney General in Florida seeks a Senior Assistant Statewide Prosecutor – Special Counsel to advise and prosecute complex cases. This role requires courtroom experience, legal acumen, and the ability to coordinate with statewide agencies.

Responsibilities include reviewing evidence, making charging decisions, filing instruments, and representing the State at trials, hearings, and post-trial proceedings, while maintaining professional conduct.