STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 6TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY-OVER MILLION - 21003069

State of Florida • CLEARWATER, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The State Attorney's Office, 6th Judicial Circuit, is currently accepting applications for an Assistant State Attorney Position in our Clearwater office location. The State Attorney is responsible for conducting legal proceedings against individuals charged with crimes that occur in the judicial circuit that the State Attorney serves. The Sixth Judicial Circuit is comprised of Pinellas and Pasco counties. Applicant must be a member of the Florida Bar in good standing. Entry level salary for attorneys is $78,000 and includes State of Florida employee retirement and insurance options, attorney benefits including low cost, high quality insurance, paid holidays, pension or investment plan retirement options and paid leave. 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.

Requirements

• Member of the Florida Bar in good standing

Responsibilities

• Processing criminal casework requiring preparation of legal documents
• Legal research
• Taking depositions
• Interviewing witnesses, victims and other parties to ascertain the facts of case for prosecution
• Preparing pre-trial motions
• Arguing at pre-trial/evidentiary hearings
• Case preparation for court presentation
• Examining and cross-examining witnesses/defendants/victims
• Summarizing cases for presentation for jury and non-jury trials
• Professional interaction with the public, law enforcement, and office staff

Benefits

• State of Florida employee retirement
• State of Florida employee insurance options
• Low cost, high quality insurance
• Paid holidays
• Pension or investment plan retirement options
• Paid leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level