STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 10TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY

The State Attorney's Office, 10th Judicial Circuit, is accepting applications for the position of Assistant State Attorney. Positions are available in our Trial Division, wherein Attorneys are responsible for prosecuting a large volume of Felony and/or Misdemeanor cases.

Salary: We offer a competitive salary commensurate with the qualifications and work experience of each individual candidate, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Illustrative Duties: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 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 duties of these positions require proficient management of detailed case work and the ability to use office computer software and equipment. 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/keyboard and telephone. Travel between counties may be required.

Education/Minimum Qualifications: This position requires a Juris Doctorate degree in Law. Applicant must be a member of the Florida Bar in good standing, or eligible for certification under the Florida Practice Rules.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to maintain files, supplies, and documents. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust to focus; The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; Applicant must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits: Benefits include, but are not limited to, health, dental, vision, life; paid annual and sick leave; paid state holidays; Senior Management Retirement and Disability. 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.

How to Apply: Interested applicants may complete and submit their application through the Florida Department of Management Services, People First career service center. For more information about the position, please contact: Nicki Offermann Personnel Director State Attorney's Office 255 North Broadway Bartow, FL 33830 Telephone: (863) 534-4898 Fax: (863) 534-4820