STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 13TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY - 21006207

Overview

Requisition No : 859817

Agency : Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title : STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 13TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY - 21006207

Position Number : 21006207

Salary : $102,220.00 MINIMUM

Posting Closing Date : 09 / 19 / 2025

Division : Special Victim Unit

Job Duties

• Assist State Attorney in presenting criminal cases in court.
• Administer cases for felony, misdemeanor, juvenile, and other types of prosecutions.
• Prepare indictments, informations and petitions.
• Prepare cases for prosecution including discovery and depositions.
• Develop trial strategy, conduct plea negotiations, and perform research.
• Interact with victims, police, and witnesses to make critical decisions.
• Attend all court hearings.
• Prepare legal documents and reports for court proceedings.
• Select jurors, argue motions, meet with judges and court personnel, and conduct trials in court.
• Attend and present evidence to grand juries.
• Manage communication with stakeholders.
• Train staff on legal issues and goals.
• Organize and conduct workshops and seminars for stakeholders.
• Provide administrative assistance to State Attorney as required.
• Supervise attorneys and staff as assigned.
• Participate in training opportunities provided by the office. This may include attendance at courses, training exercises, or training experiences.
• Comply with all public records statutes and policies.

Essential Requirements

Qualifications

A law degree from accredited law school, admittance to Florida Bar and continued membership in good standing. This includes compliance with all membership requirements.

This position requires a person who can handle cases involving sensitive subject matter and vulnerable victims. Preferred experience in handling complicated criminal prosecutions, including sex crimes against adults, sex crimes against children, child abuse and neglect cases.

EOE / ADA Employer

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and / or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

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