STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 6TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY-OVER MILLION

Assistant State AttorneyThe State Attorney's Office, 6th Judicial Circuit, is currently accepting applications for an Assistant State Attorney Position in our New Port Richey office location. Position Title: Assistant State Attorney Position Summary: The State Attorney is responsible for conducting legal proceedings against individuals charged with crimes that occur in the judicial circuit that the State Attorney serves. There are 20 Judicial Circuits in Florida, and each contains one or more of Florida's 67 counties. The Sixth Judicial Circuit is comprised of Pinellas and Pasco counties. Applicants must be a member of the Florida Bar in good standing. Entry level salary for attorneys is $80,000 and includes State of Florida employee retirement and insurance options, attorney benefits including low cost, high quality insurance, paid holidays, pension or investment plan retirement options and paid leave. Attorney responsibilities include but are not limited to: processing criminal casework requiring preparation of legal documents, legal research, taking depositions, interviewing witnesses, victims and other parties to ascertain the facts of case for prosecution, preparing pre-trial motions, and arguing at pre-trial/evidentiary hearings. 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. Duties of the position require professional interaction with the public, law enforcement, and office staff. The duties of the position require proficient management of detailed case work and the ability to use office computer software and equipment. Applicants must have knowledge and ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. Location: New Port Richey, FL, US, 34654