Criminal Conflict And Civil Regional Counsel, 1St Region- Assistant Regional Counsel

CRIMINAL CONFLICT AND CIVIL REGIONAL COUNSEL, 1ST REGION- ASSISTANT REGIONAL COUNSEL -

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• Requisition No: 868090
• Agency:
  Justice Administrative Commission
• Working Title:
  
  CRIMINAL CONFLICT AND CIVIL REGIONAL COUNSEL, 1ST REGION- ASSISTANT REGIONAL COUNSEL
• Pay Plan:
  Regional Counsels
• Position Number:
• Salary:
  Experience
• Posting Closing Date: 06/06/2026

The Office of Criminal Conflict & Civil Regional Counsel, First DCA Region is seeking a full‑time attorney in our Gainesville, FL office who will handle a criminal case load in the Eighth Judicial Circuit. The qualified applicant should have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Criminal Defense and must be a member in good standing with The Florida Bar.

The Attorney will represent clients in various types of court hearings, including jury trials, non‑jury trials, and motion practice, and should be able to cover cases on multiple dockets. Representation duties include client interviews, witness interviews, preparing witnesses for trial, research and writing legal documents and filings, and providing an ongoing assessment of the merits of a case. The position is a full‑time State of Florida position with attendant state benefits and a salary range commensurate with the applicant’s experience.

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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, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center  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.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Legal

Government Administration

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