STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 16TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY - 21000177

STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 16TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY - 21000177 Date: May 15, 2026 Requisition No:876051 Agency: Justice Administrative Commission Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 16TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY - 21000177 Join the State Attorney’s Office as a prosecutor in Monroe County, Florida, the fabulous Florida Keys. The State Attorney’s Office for the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit has openings for entry‑level and experienced prosecutors in Key West and Marathon. We are seeking people with good character, sound judgment, and a passion for seeking justice in our unparalleled island community. Being an assistant state attorney is no easy job. It is both challenging and uniquely rewarding. Our prosecutors manage diverse caseloads from beginning to end and appear in court regularly. Our attorneys are not cogs in a machine. This is a small jurisdiction where members of the criminal justice system are known to one another. While we work together to seek justice on the facts of every case, we give our prosecutors uncommon discretion in resolving their cases. We treat our prosecutors like the professionals they are—you will find no micromanagement here. Applicants must have a law degree from an accredited law school and be a member in good standing of The Florida Bar. The Florida Keys is a highly desirable place to live. Our residents come from all over the world, so the cost of living is commensurately high. But salaries for our attorneys start at $80,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package and participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Responsibilities Screening cases Interviewing victims and witnesses Making charging decisions Attending discovery depositions Conducting legal research Drafting legal documents Negotiating plea agreements Arguing motions before judges Trying cases before juries Qualifications Good moral character and ability to pass a criminal background investigation Superior communication skills Professional interaction with colleagues, victims, witnesses, judges, defense attorneys, members of the public, and law enforcement partners Basic computer skills Applications: Send a letter of interest and resume to View email address on click.appcast.io. Retirement Benefit Note: If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at View phone number on click.appcast.io 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. Accommodations: 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. Drug‑Free Workplace: 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. For assistance, call the People First Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F.S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Florida