STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 11TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY - 21007130

State of Florida • Miami, FL

3d • $90,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Miami-Dade County State Attorney’s Office, 11th Judicial Circuit, is seeking qualified attorneys for its Legal Division. This is not a trial prosecutor position. Legal Division attorneys support trial attorneys by researching, writing, and arguing motions involving complex legal issues. They also represent the State in post-conviction matters, including ineffective assistance of counsel and newly discovered evidence claims.

Florida Bar membership is required. Criminal law and appellate experience are preferred, though qualified recent law school graduates may be considered. Starting salaries for more recent law graduates are $90,000 to $115,000 per year; compensation is commensurate with experience and negotiable for more senior attorneys. The position includes State benefits, including senior management class participation in the Florida Retirement System, health insurance, and leave benefits. The office is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Requirements

• Florida Bar membership is required.

Nice To Haves

• Criminal law experience is preferred.
• Appellate experience is preferred.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills are preferred.
• Qualified recent law school graduates may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to trial attorneys by researching and writing on complex legal issues.
• Argue motions involving complex legal issues.
• Represent the State in post-conviction matters, including ineffective assistance of counsel and newly discovered evidence claims.

Benefits

• Senior management class participation in the Florida Retirement System.
• Health insurance, with listed monthly premiums of $8.34 for individual coverage and $30.00 for family coverage.
• Leave benefits.
• The office is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed