STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 6TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY-OVER MILLION - 21003069
Job Description
The State Attorney's Office, 6th Judicial Circuit, is currently accepting applications for an Assistant State Attorney Position in our Clearwater office location.
To apply, Applicants should send a resume and cover letter to HR@FLSA6.gov.
Position Summary
The State Attorney is responsible for conducting legal proceedings against individuals charged with crimes that occur in the judicial circuit that the State Attorney serves. There are 20 Judicial Circuits in Florida, and each contains one or more of Florida’s 67 counties. The Sixth Judicial Circuit is comprised of Pinellas and Pasco counties.
Applicant must be a member of the Florida Bar in good standing. Entry level salary for attorneys is $78,000 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 paid leave.
Responsibilities
- Processing criminal casework requiring preparation of legal documents
- Legal research
- Taking depositions
- Interviewing witnesses, victims, and other parties to ascertain the facts of the case for prosecution
- Preparing pre-trial motions
- Arguing at pre-trial/evidentiary hearings
- Case preparation for court presentation
- Examining and cross-examining witnesses/defendants/victims
- Summarizing cases for presentation for jury and non-jury trials
Requirements
- Member of the Florida Bar in good standing
- Knowledge and ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
Qualifications
- Proficient management of detailed case work
- Use of office computer software and equipment
Benefits
- 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 paid leave
Pay
$78,000.00
Schedule
N/A
Contact Information
CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33762
Nearest Major Market: Tampa