STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 16TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY - 21000177

Florida Department of Financial Services; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Financial Services is seeking an Assistant State Attorney for Monroe County, covering Key West and Marathon. This role offers a collaborative environment with significant discretion in case resolutions, fostering professional relationships within the criminal justice system.

Starting compensation is $80,000 per year with benefits and participation in the Florida Retirement System. Applicants must have a law degree, membership in the Florida Bar, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must possess good moral character and successful criminal background check.
• Experience in legal practice is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate cases from intake through final disposition.
• Interview victims, witnesses, and other parties.
• Determine charging decisions and negotiate plea agreements.
• Attend discovery depositions and conduct legal research.
• Draft legal documents and argue motions before judges.
• Try cases before juries.

Skills

Superior communication skills

Professional demeanor

Basic computer skills

Education

Law degree from an accredited law school

Active membership in good standing with the Florida Bar

Job description

STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 16TH CIRCUIT – ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY – 21000177

Date: May 15, 2026

Requisition No: 876051

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: State Attorney’s Office, 16th Circuit – Assistant State Attorney – 21000177

Join the State Attorney’s Office as a prosecutor in Monroe County, Florida, including Key West and Marathon. Our small jurisdiction offers prosecutors uncommon discretion in resolving cases and a collaborative environment where members of the criminal justice system know one another.

The Florida Keys is an attractive place to live, though the cost of living is high. Attorneys in this role start at $80,000 per year, plus comprehensive benefits and participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS).

Included responsibilities:

• Screen and evaluate cases from intake through final disposition.
• Interview victims, witnesses, and other parties.
• Determine charging decisions and negotiate plea agreements.
• Attend discovery depositions and conduct legal research.
• Draft legal documents and argue motions before judges.
• Try cases before juries.

Qualifications:

• Law degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the Florida Bar.
• Good moral character and successful criminal background check.
• Superior communication skills and professional demeanor with victims, witnesses, judges, defense attorneys, and law‑enforcement partners.
• Basic computer skills.

Applicants should send a letter of interest and résumé to [e-mail].

The State of Florida is an equal‑employment opportunity employer. The State announces a drug‑free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable‑suspicion drug testing in accordance with Florida law.