STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 1ST CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY - 21015192

State of Florida•MILTON, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The State Attorney’s Office for Florida’s First Judicial Circuit is hiring an Assistant State Attorney for its Milton, Florida office. The office prosecutes crimes committed in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton counties. Prosecutors manage large caseloads, appear frequently in court, and handle numerous trials. Training and mentoring are provided by senior attorneys. The position involves preparing criminal cases for prosecution through legal research, depositions, and interviews with witnesses, victims, and other parties. Trial work includes preparing and presenting detailed cases in jury and non-jury trials, including examining and cross-examining witnesses, defendants, and victims. The role requires professional interaction with the public, law enforcement staff, and office staff, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The minimum entry-level annual salary is $80,000, commensurate with experience. The posting states that salary combined with the benefits package is comparable to $131,070 annually. Applicants considered for employment must pass a background check, including fingerprinting, and provide proof of identity and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States. Florida Retirement System retirees are advised to check how re-employment may affect their benefits. Employees are subject to reasonable-suspicion drug testing under Florida’s Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Requirements

Be a member in good standing of The Florida Bar.
Have a strong interest in courtroom litigation.
Have excellent communication and critical thinking skills.
Provide proof of identity and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to work in the United States.
Pass a background check, including fingerprinting.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated interest in litigation and/or criminal law through coursework and internships.
Prosecutorial experience for lateral hires.
Good judgment and a passion for keeping the community safe.

Responsibilities

Manage a large caseload and prosecute numerous trials.
Prepare criminal cases for prosecution, including conducting legal research, depositions, and interviews with witnesses, victims, and other parties to ascertain facts.
Prepare and present detailed case work in jury and non-jury trials.
Examine and cross-examine witnesses, defendants, and victims.
Interact professionally with the public, law enforcement staff, and office staff.
Work independently and as a team member.