STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 8TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY - 21001446

State of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Attorney’s Office for the Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida seeks an Assistant State Attorney in Gainesville to prosecute crimes in Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy and Union counties. Candidates must be 3L, Certified Legal Intern, or licensed and in good standing with the Florida Bar.

Excellent communication and critical thinking are essential for courtroom litigation and case preparation.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have strong interest in courtroom litigation and excellent communication and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents and conduct legal research for prosecutorial cases.
• Take depositions and interview witnesses, victims and other parties to determine facts.
• Present cases for jury and non-jury trials with thorough case preparation.
• Interact professionally with the public, law enforcement and staff.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Courtroom litigation interest

Education

3L / Certified Legal Intern / Florida Bar licensed

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STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 8TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY - 21001446

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Requisition No:886984

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 8TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY - 21001446

ALACHUA, BAKER, BRADFORD, GILCHRIST, LEVY

AND UNION COUNTIES

HEATHER L. JONES CHIEF ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY REBECCA SHINHOLSER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

120 WEST UNIVERSITY AVENUE

GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 32601

The State Attorney’s Office for the Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida is responsible for the prosecution of all crimes committed in Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy and Union counties. We are seeking Assistant State Attorneys that have good judgment and share the office’s mission to keep people safe by prosecuting those who disrupt our community and to ensure the pursuit of justice is done in a transparent, fair, and thoughtful way that maintains the trust of those we serve.

Applicants must have a strong interest in courtroom litigation, with excellent communication and critical thinking skills. Attorney 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 facts of case for prosecution. Trial work includes case preparation for court presentation, examining and cross-examining witnesses/defendants/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. Applicant must be able to work independently and as a team member.

The State Attorney's Office has a harassment-free workplace policy and professional conduct requirement. Employees must practice safe workplace procedures and follow policies and procedures regarding confidentiality and honesty. Employees must maintain satisfactory work attendance and job performance level. Entry-level minimum annual salary for attorneys is $75,000 and includes State of Florida retirement and insurance options, attorney benefits, paid holidays, and leave.

Applicants must be either 3L, Certified Legal Intern, or licensed and in good standing with the Florida Bar.

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.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.