STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY - 21013771

Florida; Florida; A distancia; USD 72.000 - 88.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Office of the State Attorney for the Fifth Judicial Circuit seeks an Assistant State Attorney to handle prosecutorial criminal casework, including legal research, depositions, and witness interviews. The role involves trial preparation, including examinations and summarizing cases for jury and non-jury trials, with professional interaction with the public, law enforcement, and staff.

The office supports a flexible, remote work schedule, contingent on fulfilling in-person obligations, and

Formación

• Graduated from law school and admitted to The Florida Bar in good standing.

Responsabilidades

• Prosecutorial criminal casework including preparation of legal documents and legal research.
• Take depositions and interview witnesses, victims and other parties to establish facts.
• Prepare cases for court, including examination and cross-examination of witnesses and defendants.
• Summarize cases for jury and non-jury trials and interact professionally with the public, law enforcement, and office staff.

Conocimientos

Courtroom litigation

Communication

Critical thinking

Legal research

Educación

Juris Doctor (JD)

Descripción del empleo

Job Details

Requisition No: 884714

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY - 21013771

Pay Plan: St.AttorneysJAC

Position Number: 21013771

Salary: $80,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 12/31/2026

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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.

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.

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.

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

Contact: Executive Director Cindy Harper ([e-mail]).

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.