STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 9TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY- 21003698

The Office of the State Attorney, Ninth Judicial Circuit is seeking entry, intermediate, and senior level attorneys to join our office! Starting salary : Commensurate with experience, plus State of Florida employee retirement and insurance options, attorney benefits, paid holidays, and leave. Job Description: The Office of the State Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit is represented by The Honorable Monique H. Worrell and serves Orange and Osceola counties in Central Florida. A culturally diverse community, the area is home to nearly 1.4 million residents and is a vacation destination for millions each year. Our office is committed to making Orlando and the surrounding area a vibrant and safe place to live, work and play. The mission of the State Attorney's Office for the Ninth Judicial Circuit is to promote public safety by using data-driven methods to hold offenders accountable, provide restorative justice for victims, and redirect children and people in need of services, in an effort to build stronger, safer communities. Responsibilities: Conduct jury trials, non-jury trials, preliminary and pretrial hearings, and other related courtroom proceedings. 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. All other case-related tasks as needed. Must be able to work under pressure, and in high stress and/or high anxiety causing situations, both in and outside the courtroom. Requirements: Juris Doctor Degree required. Member of The Florida Bar. The ideal applicant should have knowledge of criminal law and procedure, exceptional interviewing skills, and a proficient decision-making ability. Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must be able to legally work in the US without additional immigration authorization, employer sponsorship request or other assistance from the employer. To Apply : Please send a cover letter, resume, and final law school transcript via e-mail to

ASA-Recruiting@sao9.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.

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