STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 8TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY - 21001446

State of Florida•Gainesville, FL

6d•$75,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The State Attorney’s Office for Florida’s Eighth Judicial Circuit prosecutes crimes committed in Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy, and Union counties. The office seeks Assistant State Attorneys who exercise good judgment and support its mission of keeping people safe while pursuing justice transparently, fairly, and thoughtfully, in a way that maintains public trust. The position involves prosecutorial criminal casework, including preparing legal documents, conducting legal research and 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 presenting case summaries in jury and non-jury trials. The role requires professional interaction with the public, law enforcement, and office staff, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Employees must comply with the office’s harassment-free workplace policy and professional conduct requirements, follow safe workplace procedures and policies concerning confidentiality and honesty, and maintain satisfactory attendance and job performance. The entry-level minimum annual salary is $75,000. The position includes State of Florida retirement and insurance options, attorney benefits, paid holidays, and leave.

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 and critical thinking skills.
Good judgment and commitment to pursuing justice transparently, fairly, and thoughtfully.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.

Responsibilities

Prepare legal documents and conduct legal research for prosecutorial criminal casework.
Take depositions and interview witnesses, victims, and other parties to ascertain 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.
Follow workplace safety, confidentiality, honesty, and professional conduct policies.
Maintain satisfactory work attendance and job performance.