STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE - 12TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY - 21005061

Requisition No: 787701 

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE - 12TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY - 21005061

Position Number: 21005061 

Salary:  negotiable, based on experience 

Posting Closing Date: 05/17/2023 

Date:             November 17, 2022

Deadline:      May 17, 2023

Agency:        Office of the State Attorney, Twelfth Judicial Circuit of Florida

Position:       Assistant State Attorney, Full-Time

Salary:          Commensurate with Experience

Benefits:

State benefits include enrollment in the Florida Retirement System, paid vacation/sick/holiday leave, direct deposit, health and life insurance and optional other supplement plans, tuition assistance, credit union, and sufficient CLE opportunities to fulfill the Florida Bar CLE requirements for each cycle.

Location:      Sarasota, Manatee and Desoto Counties

Interview Dates: As needed. Open until filled.

How to Apply:

Applications are NOT accepted through the People First Electronic System, therefore, please do NOT click on the Apply Now button. To apply for this position, the Employment Application must be obtained from our website at www.SAO12.org/about-us/employment.  Once completed, please email to employment@sao12.org. Alternatively, these forms may be mailed to:

Office of the State Attorney, 12th Judicial Circuit

Attn:  Human Resources

2071 Ringling Blvd, Suite 400

Sarasota, Florida 34237

Description of Position Being Filled:

This job posting seeks to fill an Assistant State Attorney position. The State Attorney’s Office, 12th Judicial Circuit, serves the citizens of Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto Counties.

Assistant State Attorneys are responsible for prosecuting criminal cases and an applicant must possess an interest in being a trial lawyer and have excellent communication and critical thinking skills.  Applicants must also have the time management and organizational skills required to manage a caseload.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct jury trials, non-jury trials, preliminary and pretrial hearings, and other related courtroom proceeding.
• Investigate, evaluate, and prepare cases for trial
• Legal Research and Writing
• Communicate with and serve as a liaison to victims, their family members, witnesses, and law enforcement personnel
• Other relevant work as required

These duties involve prosecutorial criminal casework requiring preparation of legal documents, legal research, taking of depositions, and interviewing of witnesses, victims, and other parties to ascertain facts of case for prosecution. 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. The position requires professional interaction with the public, law enforcement, and office staff.

It further requires proficient management of detailed case work and the ability to use office computer software and equipment frequently in a paperless, electronic environment. Applicant must have knowledge and ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. Duties also require the employee to perform various frequent and repetitive actions/duties in use of computer programs/keyboards and telephone. Ability to work independently and as a team and regular, in-office attendance are required. Travel may be required.

For attorneys who are members of the Florida Bar, entry level positions start at $62,000 annually.

Training:

In-house professional development is provided for all new hires. The Circuit also embraces opportunities by the Florida Prosecuting Attorney’s Association and the Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor organization for current training.

Requirements:

• 3L Students (preference may be given to those with Certified Legal Intern Status,  however, such status is not required), or
• Those that are eligible to be certified under Rule 11 of the Rules Governing the Florida Bar, or
• Those that have taken the Florida bar exam and are awaiting results, or
• Florida Bar Member in Good Standing

Applicants considered for employment will be required to pass a background check including fingerprinting. We hire only U.S. Citizens and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. The State Attorney’s Office participates in the U.S. Government’s Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9).

State Employees are required to participate in the State of Florida Direct Deposit Program and contribute 3% of monthly gross (pre-tax) to the Florida Retirement System.

The State Attorney’s Office has a harassment-free workplace policy and professional conduct requirement. Employees must practice safe workplace procedures and follow policies and procedures regarding confidentiality and honesty. Employees must maintain satisfactory work attendance and job performance level.

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.

For questions or additional information regarding the application or interview process, please send your inquiry to: employment@sao12.org

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 (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.