STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 8TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY - 21011207

Florida Department of Financial Services; Macclenny (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Entry-level annual salary of $70,000

State of Florida retirement plans and:

Paid holidays and leave entitlements

Harassment-free workplace policy and:

Job summary

The State Attorney’s Office for the Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida seeks an Assistant State Attorney with strong judgment, a commitment to public safety, fairness, and transparency. This is an entry‑level position within a public prosecutor’s office.

Responsibilities include preparing legal documents, conducting research, taking depositions, interviewing witnesses, developing case strategies, and presenting cases in court with professionalism and integrity.

Qualifications

• Must be a 3L law student, Certified Legal Intern, or licensed Florida attorney in good standing.
• Strong interest in courtroom litigation and excellent communication and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to handle multiple cases and meet trial work demands.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents and conduct thorough legal research for criminal cases.
• Take depositions, interview witnesses, victims, defendants, and other parties to ascertain facts.
• Develop prosecutorial case strategies and prepare all materials for court presentation.
• Present cases in both jury and non‑jury trials, examining and cross‑examining witnesses.
• Maintain professional interaction with the public, law enforcement, and office staff.
• Work independently and collaboratively as part of a dedicated criminal justice team.

Skills

Legal research

Courtroom litigation interest

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

3L law student / Certified Legal Intern / Florida attorney in good standing

Job description

STATE ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, 8TH CIRCUIT – ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY - 21011207

The State Attorney’s Office for the Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida prosecutes all crimes committed in Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy, and Union counties. We seek Assistant State Attorneys with strong judgment, a commitment to public safety, fairness, and transparency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents and conduct thorough legal research for criminal cases.
• Take depositions, interview witnesses, victims, defendants, and other parties to ascertain facts.
• Develop prosecutorial case strategies and prepare all materials for court presentation.
• Present cases in both jury and non‑jury trials, examining and cross‑examining witnesses.
• Maintain professional interaction with the public, law enforcement, and office staff.
• Work independently and collaboratively as part of a dedicated criminal justice team.

Qualifications

• Must be a 3L law student, Certified Legal Intern, or licensed Florida attorney in good standing.
• Strong interest in courtroom litigation and excellent communication and critical‑thinking skills.
• Ability to handle multiple cases and meet the demands of trial work.

Benefits

• Entry‑level annual salary of $70,000.
• Participation in State of Florida retirement plans and insurance options.
• Paid holidays and leave entitlements.
• Harassment‑free workplace policy and professional conduct requirements.

Additional Information

• Retirees of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) should contact the FRS at 1‑844‑377‑1888 about the impact of re‑employment.
• Request for reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be made in advance of the hiring process.
• All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing per Section 112.0455, F.S.
• The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer under Florida Law 110.211 F.S.