State of Florida
STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 6TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY - 21001812
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Job Description
- Req#: 850633
Requisition No: 850633
Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 6TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY - 21001812
Pay Plan: St.AttorneysJAC PIB
Position Number: 21001812
Salary: $76,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 06/30/2025
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OFFICE OF THE STATE ATTORNEY, 6TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
The State Attorney's Office, 6th Judicial Circuit, is currently accepting applications for an Assistant State Attorney Position
To apply, Applicants should send a resume and cover letter to HR@FLSA6.gov .
Please indicate “Postconviction/Trial Support Division” in the subject line of the email.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Assistant State Attorney, Postconviction/Trial Support
Position Summary:
Assistant State Attorneys in the Postconviction/Trial Support Division are responsible for prosecuting criminal cases for the 6th Judicial Circuit after the conviction and appeal is final through the end of incarceration. Assistant State Attorneys in the Postconviction/Trial Support Division must be able to work independently to analyze the facts and circumstances of cases while utilizing procedural and substantive aspects of criminal law and postconviction law.
Applicant must be a member of the Florida Bar in good standing with at least 3 years of experience. Annual salary for attorneys at this level of experience is $76,000 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 leave.
Attorney responsibilities include but are not limited to: prosecutorial criminal casework requiring preparation of legal documents, legal research, taking of depositions, and interviewing of witnesses, victims and other parties to ascertain facts of case for prosecution. Postconviction work includes case preparation for court presentation, examining and cross-examining witnesses/defendants/victims, and summarizing cases for presentation for non-jury evidentiary hearings. Trial support work includes reviewing public records, assisting with civil litigation, and researching complex legal issues. Duties of the position require professional interaction with the public, law enforcement, and office staff.
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. Duties also require the employee to perform various frequent and repetitive actions/duties, in use of computer programs/keyboard and telephone. Ability to work as a team and regular, in-office attendance is required.
Current and future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. Following the six-month period, a new application must be submitted to an open advertisement to be considered for that vacancy.
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
The State of Florida provides an outstanding benefit package including excellent and low-cost health insurance, disability, supplemental insurances and retirement benefits.
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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