STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY - 21008185
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- graduated from law school
- be a member in good standing with The Florida Bar
- strong interest in courtroom litigation
- excellent communication and critical thinking skills
Responsibilities
- prosecutorial criminal casework requiring preparation of legal documents
- legal research
- taking of depositions
- interviewing of witnesses, victims and other parties to ascertain the facts of cases for prosecution
- case preparation for court presentation
- examining and cross-examining witnesses, defendants and victims
- summarizing cases for presentation for jury and non-jury trials
- professional interaction with the public, law enforcement, and office staff
Benefits
- flexible, remote work schedule
- attorney training
- continuing education
- career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
