Assistant State Attorneys - Key West & Marathon

Join the State Attorney’s Office as a prosecutor in Monroe County, Florida—the fabulous Florida Keys. The State Attorney’s Office for the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit has openings for entry-level and experienced prosecutors in both our criminal prosecution and public records unit in Key West and Marathon. We are seeking people with good character, sound judgment, and a passion for seeking justice in our unparalleled island community.

Being an assistant state attorney is no easy job. It is both challenging and uniquely rewarding. Our prosecutors manage diverse caseloads from beginning to end and appear in court regularly. Our attorneys are not cogs in a machine. This is a small jurisdiction where members of the criminal justice system are known to one another. While we work together to seek justice on the facts of every case, we give our prosecutors uncommon discretion in resolving their cases.

We treat our prosecutors like the professionals they are—you will find no micromanagement here. Applicants must have a law degree from an accredited law school and be a member in good standing of The Florida Bar.

The Florida Keys is a highly desirable place to live. Our residents come from all over the world, so the cost of living is commensurately high. But salaries for our attorneys start at $80,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package and participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS).

• Screen cases
• Interview victims and witnesses
• Make charging decisions
• Attend discovery depositions
• Conduct legal research
• Draft legal documents
• Negotiate plea agreements
• Argue motions before judges
• Try cases before juries

• Good moral character and ability to pass a criminal background investigation
• Member in good standing of The Florida Bar and law degree from an accredited law school
• Superior communication skills and professionalism in interacting with colleagues, victims, witnesses, judges, defense attorneys, members of the public, and law enforcement partners
• Basic computer skills

If you are ready for a challenging, rewarding job in a unique environment, please send a letter of interest and resume to cspottswood.