STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 9TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY-OVER MILLION - 21002077

State of Florida•Orlando, FL

1d•$70,000

About The Position

The Office of the State Attorney, Ninth Judicial Circuit is seeking entry-level attorneys to join our office! Starting salary: Commensurate with experience, plus State of Florida employee retirement and insurance options, attorney benefits, paid holidays, and leave. The Office of the State Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit is represented by The Honorable Monique H. Worrell and serves Orange and Osceola counties in Central Florida. A culturally diverse community, the area is home to nearly 1.4 million residents and is a vacation destination for millions each year. Our office is committed to making Orlando and the surrounding area a vibrant and safe place to live, work and play. The mission of the State Attorney's Office for the Ninth Judicial Circuit is to promote public safety by using data-driven methods to hold offenders accountable, provide restorative justice for victims, and redirect children and people in need of services, in an effort to build stronger, safer communities. We aim to achieve the highest standards of ethics and competence in order to promote a fair and equitable legal system. We are guided by the American Bar Association's standards for the function of a prosecutor, with a special emphasis on 3-1.2 (a), (b), (e), (f). Applicants must be a member in good standing with The Florida Bar. Applicants must possess a strong interest in being a trial lawyer and have excellent communication and critical thinking skills. Applicants must have the time management and organizational skills required to manage a large volume caseload. Applicants must be able to work independently and as a team member. Must be able to legally work in the US without additional immigration authorization, employer sponsorship request or other assistance from the employer. SAO9 is NOT currently accepting applications from non-Florida Bar members.

Requirements

Juris Doctor Degree required.
Member of The Florida Bar.
The ideal applicant should have knowledge of criminal law and procedure, exceptional interviewing skills, and a proficient decision-making ability.
Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Must be able to legally work in the US without additional immigration authorization, employer sponsorship request or other assistance from the employer
Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in criminal law, either in a prosecutorial or defense capacity.
Proficient computer skills are essential, including working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word. The ability to adapt and learn new software and technologies commonly used in this position is crucial.

Responsibilities

Conduct jury trials, non-jury trials, preliminary and pretrial hearings, and other related courtroom proceedings.
Investigate, evaluate, and prepare cases for trial.
Legal research and writing.
Communicate with and serve as a liaison to victims, their family members, witnesses, and law enforcement personnel.
Must be able to work under pressure, and in high stress and/or high anxiety causing situations, both in and outside the courtroom.
All other case related tasks as needed.