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Problem-Solving Court Attorney

Problem-Solving Court Attorney

Orange County ComptrollerKissimmee, FL, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

The office of the State Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit represents the Honorable Monique H. Worrell and serves Orange and Osceola counties in Central Florida. The Office of the State Attorney, Ninth Judicial Circuit is seeking attorneys to join our office!

Position

Problem-Solving Court Attorney

Location

This position will handle both Orange and Osceola County cases.

Orange County State Attorney's Office, 415 North Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32801

Osceola County State Attorney's Office, 2 Courthouse Square, Suite 3500, Kissimmee, Florida 34741

Salary

$70,000.00

Overview

This position is ideal for an experienced attorney with an understanding of the value of alternative sentencing and case processing options for vulnerable members of our community.

Key Responsibilities

Specialty Court Attorney Duties :

  • Serve as prosecuting attorney for Mental Health, Veteran, Drug, and Opioid Courts, representing the state in court hearings and staffing meetings.
  • Conduct detailed reviews of speciality court case referrals to determine eligibility and appropriate recommendations.
  • Collaborate with judges, treatment providers, defense counsel, and probation officers in multidisciplinary teams.
  • Ensure compliance with Judge Latimore's requirement that all pleas, contracts, and court documents be electronically reviewed, signed, and submitted in advance (with some exceptions).
  • Manage the preparation and finalization of court lists at least 48 hours prior to hearings.
  • Administer the VOP Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARN) offer process with APD and related parties.
  • Make plea offers, sanctions recommendations, and assist with problem-solving court participant graduations and contract renewals.
  • Support continuous improvements in court processes and program outcomes.

The following duties are normal but are not limited to this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

  • Conduct jury trials, non-jury trials, preliminary and pretrial hearings, and other related courtroom proceedings.
  • Investigate, evaluate, and prepare cases for trial.
  • Legal research and writing.
  • Communicate with and serve as a liaison to victims, their family members, witnesses, and law enforcement personnel.
  • Must be able to work under pressure, and in high stress and / or high anxiety causing situations, both in and outside the courtroom.
  • All other case-related tasks as needed.
  • Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) and admission to the state bar.
  • Minimum 3-5 years criminal law experience; background in specialty courts, or related programs preferred.
  • Thorough knowledge of mental health, substance use, veterans' issues, and criminal justice procedures.
  • Strong organizational skills with ability to manage complex schedules and large caseloads.
  • Exceptional legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
  • Experience in training, supervising, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Commitment to justice, rehabilitation, and equity principles.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior prosecutorial or defense experience in specialty or problem-solving courts.
  • Knowledge of diversion program best practices and court-based treatment approaches.
  • Experience managing or developing program workflows and staff teams.
  • How to Apply

    Please submit your resume and cover letter to ASA Recruiting at asa-recruiting@sao9.org. If you are interested in applying for this position, please include your responses to the following questions in your cover letter :

  • Why are you interested in this position?
  • When would your starting date with the office be?
  • Do you have specific experience or expertise in diversion or alternative resolutions? If so, please explain.
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