STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY - 21000227

State of Florida; Ocala (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work schedule

Attorney training and continuing education

Job summary

The State of Florida is seeking highly motivated Assistant State Attorneys for its offices across Citrus, Hernando, Sumter, Lake, and Marion Counties. This role involves courtroom litigation and prosecutorial casework, requiring strong communication and critical thinking skills.

Benefits include a flexible remote work schedule and a commitment to professional development. Candidates must have a law degree and be a member in good standing with The Florida Bar. Ideal candidates are eager to grow in their legal careers.

Qualifications

• Graduated from law school and a member in good standing with The Florida Bar.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute criminal casework requiring preparation of legal documents and research.
• Conduct trial work, including case preparation and witness examinations.
• Interact professionally with public, law enforcement, and office staff.

Skills

Courtroom litigation

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Law degree

Job description

STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY - 21000227

The Office of the State Attorney for the Fifth Judicial Circuit is seeking highly motivated Assistant State Attorneys for its Citrus, Hernando, Sumter, Lake and Marion County offices. The State Attorney’s Office is the prosecuting agency for all felony, misdemeanor, criminal traffic and juvenile delinquency cases in the Circuit.

Responsibilities

Applicants must have a strong interest in courtroom litigation, with excellent communication and critical thinking skills. Responsibilities include but are not limited to prosecutorial criminal casework requiring preparation of legal documents, legal research, taking of depositions, and interviewing of witnesses, victims and other parties to ascertain the facts of cases for prosecution. Trial work includes case preparation for court presentation, examining and cross‑examining witnesses, defendants and victims, and summarizing cases for presentation for jury and non‑jury trials. Duties of the position require professional interaction with the public, law enforcement, and office staff.

Benefits

The Fifth Circuit State Attorney’s Office embraces a work‑life balance by offering a flexible, remote work schedule, as long as all necessary in‑person obligations are fulfilled. Our office places an emphasis on attorney training, continuing education, and career growth. It is our goal to help our attorneys grow in all aspects of litigation and advocacy as we promote the principles of justice, service, and honor as we serve our constituents.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have graduated from law school and be a member in good standing with The Florida Bar.

Location

• OCALA, FL, 34475
• BROOKSVILLE, FL, 34614
• BUSHNELL, FL, 33513
• INVERNESS, FL, 34450
• TAVARES, FL, 32778

Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.