STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 18TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY - 21006186

Requisition No: 850631 

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 18TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY - 21006186

 Pay Plan: St.AttorneysJAC PIB

Position Number: 21006186 

Salary:  $65,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 10/08/2025 

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Assistant State Attorney

Office of the State Attorney, 18th Judicial Circuit   Sanford, FL

Salary: 65,000

Location: Seminole County

Attorney Qualifications:

• Possess a law degree from an accredited law school
• Member of The Florida Bar in good standing
• Knowledge of criminal laws and procedures
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload
• Commitment to public service and protecting the rights of victims

Summary of Duties:

• Applicants must have knowledge and ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both oral and in writing.
• Prosecutorial criminal casework.
• Conduct legal research and writing.
• Conduct depositions and interview witnesses, victims, and law enforcement to prepare cases for prosecution.   
• Trial work includes case preparation, jury selection, examining and cross-examining witnesses, opening statements, and closing arguments for trial. 
• Proficient management of casework.
• The ability to use office computer software and equipment.

Desired Skills:

• The successful candidate will have the ability to efficiently multitask in a fast-paced environment and present a professional and helpful demeanor.
• Applicants should have Microsoft Office experience including Word and Excel. 

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

• Training provided
• Annual and sick leave benefits
• Paid holidays and your Birthday off each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan options; including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending accounts
• Tuition Waivers
• And more! (For more information, go to www.myfrs.com)

To Apply:

Submit a resume through the People First website at https://jobs.myflorida.com.

The Office of the State Attorney, 18th Judicial Circuit, is an equal opportunity provider

and uses E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees.

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.

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.