STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 15TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY - 21001621

Requisition No: 879442 

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 15TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY - 21001621

 Pay Plan: St.AttorneysJAC

Position Number: 21001621 

Salary:  $90,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 07/31/2026 

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OFFICE OF THE STATE ATTORNEY, 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

The State Attorney’s Office, 15th Judicial Circuit, is currently accepting applications for an ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY for our LEGAL AFFAIRS AND APPEALS UNIT.  This is an AT WILL POSITION.

Applicants should complete the online application process through the State of Florida jobsite, and submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and contact information for three law-related references.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position title:  Assistant State Attorney

Position summary and duties:

Applicants must have a law degree from an accredited law school, admittance and continued good standing with the Florida Bar, and five (5) years of experience in criminal and/or civil litigation.  Additionally, applicants should possess excellent writing skills and a working knowledge of the appellate process.  This position is responsible for representing the State in postconviction matters, including claims of ineffective assistance of counsel, newly discovered evidence, and requests for postconviction DNA testing. The position also includes the handling of Baker Act hearings (involuntary mental health commitments) on behalf of the state.

Salary and benefits:

The starting salary for this position is $90,000, negotiable depending on experience.  The position also provides a comprehensive benefit package, including:

• Low cost health insurance plan options ($8.34 monthly for individual coverage and $30.00 monthly for family coverage)
• State-paid disability and life insurance policies
• Supplemental insurance plans offered including dental, vision, hospitalization and more
• Automatic enrollment in the Florida Retirement System in the Senior Management Class
• Paid County and State holidays
• Paid vacation and sick leave accrued on a monthly basis
• Qualifying employer under Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Tuition waiver program
• Upon Legislative approval, payment of Florida Bar dues

Any offer of employment would be contingent upon the applicant passing a background records check and fingerprinting.  The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace.  All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with s. 112.0455, Fla. Stat., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

We also participate 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).

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.

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.