State Attorney'S Office, 8Th Circuit- Assistant State Attorney - 21001446

State of Florida•Florida, FL

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 is seeking Assistant State Attorneys with sound judgment and a strong interest in courtroom litigation who support its mission of keeping people safe and pursuing justice transparently, fairly, and thoughtfully. The position involves prosecutorial criminal casework, including preparing legal documents, conducting legal research and depositions, and interviewing witnesses, victims, and other parties to establish case facts. 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 are expected to comply with workplace conduct, safety, confidentiality, and honesty policies, and to maintain satisfactory attendance and job performance. The entry-level minimum annual salary is $75,000. Applicants must be a third-year law student (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.
Good judgment.
Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Maintain satisfactory work attendance and job performance.

Responsibilities

Handle prosecutorial criminal casework.
Prepare legal documents and conduct legal research.
Take depositions and interview witnesses, victims, and other parties to ascertain case facts.
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 team member.
Follow workplace safety, confidentiality, honesty, and professional conduct policies.