State Attorney's Office, 6Th Circuit - Assistant State Attorney

Position: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 6TH CIRCUIT - ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY - 21001812
Location: Dade City

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Requisition No:865950

Agency:
Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title:

STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 6TH CIRCUIT - ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY -

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 in our Dade City office location.

To apply , applicants should send a resume and cover letter to HR
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JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title

Assistant State Attorney

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.

Qualifications

Applicant must be a member of the Florida Bar in good standing. Entry level salary for attorneys is $72,000 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

Attorney responsibilities include but are not limited to: processing criminal casework requiring preparation of legal documents, legal research, taking depositions, interviewing witnesses, victims and other parties to ascertain the facts of case for prosecution, preparing pre-trial motions, and arguing at pre-trial/evidentiary hearings. Trial work includes case preparation for court presentation, examining and cross-examining witnesses/defendants/victims, and summarizing cases for presentation for jury and non-jury trials.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity 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. 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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