ASST STW PROSECUTOR-SENIOR ATTORNEY-DLA - 41002027 1

State of Florida • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

A senior attorney employed by the Office of Statewide Prosecution serves as an Assistant Statewide Prosecutor and Assistant Statewide Grand Jury Legal Adviser, under the direction and supervision of a Bureau Chief Assistant Statewide Prosecutor. The Office represents the State of Florida in state and federal civil and criminal courts, from trial courts to the Supreme Court of the United States.

The role handles criminal prosecutions, advises and assists investigating agencies, participates in the Statewide Grand Jury process, and coordinates with other legal, law enforcement, and regulatory agencies. Travel is required as needed to perform investigative, litigation, and training functions.

Requirements

• Membership in the Florida Bar.
• Five years of criminal trial experience.
• Candidates must complete the application profile in its entirety and provide verifiable experience, education, training, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Applicants must provide complete work-history details, including supervisor names and phone numbers, and explain employment gaps.

Nice To Haves

• Criminal prosecution experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate evidence for prosecution of criminal cases.
• Submit data and recommendations to the Chief Assistant to inform decisions on whether to accept or reject cases for prosecution.
• Advise and assist investigating agencies with investigations and case preparation, including reviewing warrants and surveillance applications, taking witness statements, consulting experts, and researching and applying relevant law.
• Make charging decisions in consultation with the Bureau Chief Assistant.
• Coordinate with Department of Legal Affairs divisions and other law enforcement or regulatory agencies to pursue appropriate civil or administrative remedies.
• Prepare and file charging instruments.
• Coordinate, where possible, the surrender or arrest of defendants on filed charges.
• Represent the State at bond hearings, pre-trial motions, court calendar calls, trials, post-trial hearings, and sentencing proceedings.
• Determine the scope of discoverable materials, ensure compliance with discovery requirements, and attend witness depositions.
• Coordinate with the Assistant Attorney General handling appellate matters and assist with the appellate record and analysis of appellate issues and defense arguments.
• Request recovery of prosecution and investigation costs in all cases.
• Conduct and document post-case review sessions with investigating agencies and appropriate supervisors.
• Participate in the Statewide Grand Jury process under the Statewide Prosecutor’s direct supervision and follow established policies and procedures for its operation.
• Attend local, regional, and statewide investigative intelligence meetings and task forces, with Bureau Chief Assistant consent, to facilitate an integrated approach to combating organized crime.
• Attend Integrated Approach panel meetings at the Statewide Prosecutor’s direction when an active case is presented for acceptance or review.
• Maintain required work documentation, case files, pleadings, intake and case-progress forms, and automated case-tracking data.
• Assist the Statewide Prosecutor in developing criminal-justice reform legislative priorities, including drafting proposals and analyzing existing proposals.
• Represent the Office with courteous, professional, and ethical conduct.
• Maintain professional development and working knowledge of applicable office and department policies and procedures.
• Travel as required for investigative, litigation, and training functions.

Benefits

• Annual and sick leave
• Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed