STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 4TH CIRCUIT ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY - 21011661

Job Overview

State Attorney's Office for the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida is seeking an Assistant State Attorney. Our office prosecutes crimes in Duval, Clay, and Nassau counties, employing over 110 prosecutors and handling over 55,000 cases annually. The position is for the STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 4TH CIRCUIT ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY - 21011661.

We are seeking Assistant State Attorneys who have good judgment and share the office's mission to ensure that justice is pursued in a transparent, fair, and thoughtful way that maintains the trust of those we serve. We are committed to public service, keeping people safe by prosecuting those who disrupt our community, and protecting the rights of victims. New attorneys receive hands-on training covering all aspects of prosecution, shadow an experienced prosecutor prior to taking over cases, and receive a comprehensive New Attorney Manual specific to the Fourth Circuit. Training and mentoring are provided by our most experienced prosecutors.

Applicants must have a strong interest in courtroom litigation, with excellent communication and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct jury trials, non-jury trials, preliminary and pretrial hearings, and other related courtroom proceedings
• Investigate, evaluate, and prepare cases for trial
• Communicate with victims, their family members, witnesses, and law enforcement
• Manage a high-volume caseload
• Conduct legal research and writing
• Take depositions; interview witnesses, victims, and other parties to ascertain facts of a case for prosecution
• Examine and cross-examine witnesses, defendants, and victims
• Summarize cases for presentation to a jury or non-jury panel

Qualifications

Salary & Benefits

Current entry-level annual salary for attorneys is $65,000.00. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package including :

Additionally, upon Legislative approval, Florida Bar Dues are paid by the Agency each year.

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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation 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.

Please review our annual reports (https : / / www.sao4th.com / annual-reports / ) to learn more about our office, our enhancements to public safety, and other innovative initiatives.

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