Asst Stw Prosecutor-Senior Attorney-Dla

Tampa, Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale or Miami.

The Office represents the State of Florida in state and federal civil and criminal courts, from trial courts to the Supreme Court of the United States.

$Annually

This advertisement is for a prosecutor position with the OSP Cyber Fraud Enforcement Unit and may be filled in Tampa, Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale or Miami.

This position will focus on the prosecution of crimes related to Cyber Fraud.

• Membership in the Florida Bar and five years of criminal trial law experience.

• PLEASE NOTE: This position will focus on any crimes of fraud where cryptocurrency, the internet, computer network systems, smartphone apps, artificial intelligence, or any other novel technological advancement were used as a main mechanism to further, commit, or facilitate the fraud, where a prosecutor with specialized training in these areas is needed. Some commonly handled cases in the Cyber Fraud Unit include:
  Investment Scams, Business Email Compromises, Romance Scams, Social Engineering, Impersonation Scams, Tech Support Scams, Identity Theft, Data Breach, Network Intrusions (Hacking), Identity Theft , Cryptocurrency Theft, and Dark Web Marketplaces. Cases may also involve non-fraud cases where cryptocurrency was a feature of the case.
• Reviewing and evaluating evidence for prosecution of criminal cases.
• Submitting all necessary data and recommendations to the Chief Assistant for intake decisions to accept or reject cases for prosecution.
• Advising and assisting the investigating agency in the completion of investigations and preparation of cases for prosecution, including the review of search warrants, electronic surveillance applications and orders, arrest affidavits and warrants; the taking of voluntary statements by witnesses or those given pursuant to subpoena; consultation with experts on the meaning and effect of technical evidence; researching applicable laws and regulations and applying them to the facts and evidence presented.
• Making charging decisions based on all relevant and material factors available, in consultation with the Bureau Chief Assistant.
• Establishing contact and coordination with other divisions within the Department of Legal Affairs, or other law enforcement or regulatory agencies, for he purpose of pursuing necessary civil or administrative remedies in appropriate cases.
• Preparing and filing charging instruments.
• Coordinating, to the extent possible, the surrender or arrest of criminal defendants on the charges filed.
• Representing the State at bond hearings.
• Determining the scope of discoverable materials, ensuring compliance with applicable discovery requirements, and attending depositions of all witnesses.
• Representing the State in pre-trial motion practice and at all calendar calls of the court.
• Representation of the State at trial on the charges.
• Representation of the State at post-trial hearings and sentencing proceedings.
• Establishing and maintaining contact with the Assistant Attorney General assigned to handle appellate matters, assisting where necessary int he preparation of the record on appeal, and in analysis of appellate issues and arguments raised by the defense, or as necessary to the representation of the State's interests.
• Requesting, in all cases, the recovery of the costs associated with the prosecution as expended by the Office, and the costs of investigation as expended by the investigating agencies.
• Conducting and memorializing post-case review sessions with the investigating agencies and appropriate supervisors to determine effectiveness of the approaches and strategies of the prosecution team.
• Participating in the Statewide Grand Jury process under the direct supervision of the Statewide Prosecutor, in appropriate cases.
• Following established policies and procedures regarding the operation of the Statewide Grand Jury, including the issuance of subpoenas, travel and expense reimbursement rules, and scheduling of appearances.
• Attending and participating in local, regional, and statewide investigative intelligence meetings and task forces, with the consent of the Bureau Chief Assistant, for the purpose of facilitating the implementation and use of the "integrated approach" to combating organized crime.
• Attending, at the direction of the Statewide Prosecutor, the "Integrated Approach" panel…