STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 16TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY - 21003750
About the role
The State Attorney's Office for the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit seeks entry-level and experienced prosecutors in Key West and Marathon, Florida. The office handles criminal cases from beginning to end, including screening cases, interviewing victims and witnesses, making charging decisions, attending discovery depositions, conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, negotiating plea agreements, arguing motions before judges, and trying cases before juries.
Responsibilities
- Screens cases
- Interviews victims and witnesses
- Makes charging decisions
- Attends discovery depositions
- Conducts legal research
- Drafts legal documents
- Negotiates plea agreements
- Argues motions before judges
- Trys cases before juries
Requirements
- Law degree from an accredited law school
- Member in good standing of The Florida Bar
- Good moral character
- Pass a criminal background investigation
Qualifications
- Superior communication skills
- Professional interaction with colleagues, victims and witnesses, judges, defense attorneys, members of the public, and law enforcement partners
- Basic computer skills
Skills
- Ability to manage diverse caseloads
- Discretion in resolving cases
- Interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
Benefits
- $80,000 salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS)
Pay
- $80,000.00
Schedule
- Varies based on caseload and case complexity
Contact Information
To apply, send a letter of interest and resume to cspottswood@keyssao.org.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation should contact the agency hiring authority or People First Service Center at 1-866-663-4735.
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.
Key West, FL, US, 33040