State Attorney'S Office, 8Th Circuit- Assistant State Attorney - 21000419

State of Florida•Florida, FL

About The Position

The State Attorney’s Office for the Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida prosecutes crimes committed in Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy, and Union counties. The office seeks Assistant State Attorneys with good judgment and a strong interest in courtroom litigation who support its mission to keep people safe and pursue justice in a transparent, fair, and thoughtful manner. The role involves prosecutorial criminal casework, including preparing legal documents, conducting legal research, taking depositions, and interviewing witnesses, victims, and other parties to establish facts for prosecution. Trial work includes preparing cases for court, examining and cross-examining witnesses, defendants, and victims, and summarizing cases for jury and non-jury trials. The position requires professional interaction with the public, law enforcement, and office staff, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Employees are required to follow the office’s harassment-free workplace policy and professional conduct standards, practice safe workplace procedures, comply with confidentiality and honesty policies, and maintain satisfactory attendance and job performance. The entry-level minimum annual salary is $75,000. Applicants must be a 3L, a Certified Legal Intern, or licensed and in good standing with the Florida Bar.

Requirements

Must be a 3L, a Certified Legal Intern, or licensed and in good standing with the Florida Bar.
Strong interest in courtroom litigation.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent critical-thinking skills.
Good judgment.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Maintain satisfactory work attendance and job performance.

Responsibilities

Prepare legal documents and conduct legal research for prosecutorial criminal casework.
Take depositions and interview witnesses, victims, and other parties to establish case facts for prosecution.
Prepare cases for court presentation.
Examine and cross-examine witnesses, defendants, and victims.
Summarize cases for presentation in jury and non-jury trials.
Interact professionally with the public, law enforcement, and office staff.
Work independently and as a member of a team.
Follow workplace safety, confidentiality, honesty, and professional conduct policies.