STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 15TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY - 21000137

State of Florida • West Palm Beach, FL

58d • $73,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The State Attorney's Office, 15th Judicial Circuit, is currently accepting applications for an entry level Assistant State Attorney Position. THIS IS AN AT WILL POSITION.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, three law-related references and complete the online application process through the State of Florida job site.

This is a general job posting for entry-level attorney positions in a misdemeanor or juvenile division. An Assistant State Attorney is responsible for advocating the State’s position in all court hearings, trials and sentencings.

Attorney 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 facts of case for prosecution. Trial work includes case preparation for court presentation, examining and cross-examining witnesses/defendants/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 duties of the position require proficient management of detailed case work and the ability to use office computer software and equipment. Applicant must have knowledge and ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. Duties also require the employee to perform various frequent and repetitive actions/duties, in use of computer programs/keyboard and telephone. Ability to work as a team and regular, in-office attendance are required. Travel may be required. Lifting of case boxes up to 50 lbs may also be required.

The following applicants will be considered:

Member of the Florida Bar in good standing;
Law school graduates that have taken the Florida Bar Exam and are awaiting results; or
3L students from an accredited law school; preference may be given to those qualified as a Certified Legal Intern

Requirements

• Member of the Florida Bar in good standing
• Law school graduates that have taken the Florida Bar Exam and are awaiting results
• Knowledge and ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work as a team and regular, in-office attendance are required

Nice To Haves

• 3L students from an accredited law school; preference may be given to those qualified as a Certified Legal Intern

Responsibilities

• prosecutorial criminal casework requiring preparation of legal documents
• legal research
• taking of depositions
• interviewing of witnesses, victims and other parties to ascertain facts of case for prosecution
• case preparation for court presentation
• examining and cross-examining witnesses/defendants/victims
• summarizing cases for presentation for jury and non-jury trials

Benefits

• Low cost health insurance plan options ($8.34 for individual coverage & $30.00 for family coverage)
• State paid disability & life insurance policies
• Supplemental insurance plans including dental, vision, hospitalization and many more
• Automatic enrollment in the Florida Retirement System in the Senior Management Class
• Paid State and County holidays
• Paid vacation and sick leave accrued on a monthly basis
• Qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Tuition Waiver program
• Florida Bar Dues are paid by the Agency each year in exchange for some pro bono hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees