CRIMINAL CONFLICT AND CIVIL REGIONAL COUNSEL, 1ST REGION- ASSISTANT REGIONAL COUNSEL - 21015089
About the role
The Office of Criminal Conflict & Civil Regional Counsel, First Region, is seeking a full-time attorney in their Pensacola, FL office.
Responsibilities
- Represent clients in various types of court hearings, including jury trials, non-jury trials, motion practice.
- Cover cases on multiple dockets in both the criminal and civil areas of constitutionally required indigent defense.
- Client interviews, witness interviews, preparing witnesses for trial, research and writing legal documents and filings.
- Ongoing assessment of the merits of a case.
Requirements
- A minimum of three (3) years’ legal experience, preferably in Criminal Defense and/or Civil dependency and termination of parental rights cases.
- Must be a member in good standing with The Florida Bar.
Qualifications
- Experience in representing clients in court hearings.
- Ability to handle multiple dockets in both criminal and civil areas.
- Knowledge of legal procedures and practices.
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in legal research and document preparation.
Pay
Salary range commensurate with the successful applicant's experience.
Schedule
Full time State of Florida position with attendant state benefits.
Benefits
Attendant state benefits with a salary range commensurate with the successful applicant's experience.
Contact Information
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.