Assistant State Attorney

Full job description

The Office of the State Attorney, 16th Judicial Circuit in Monroe County has immediate openings for Assistant State Attorneys -

The Qualifications

*A willingness to actively participate, communicate and collaborate with team members, provide proactive guidance, respond to client and co-worker queries, and timely and effectively resolve issues

*Ability to handle high volume in a fast-paced environment

*Ability to conduct legal research on issues including but not limited to criminal law, administrative law and procedure, environmental law, and state rules of civil procedure

*Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited College or University

*Membership in Good Standing with the Florida Bar

*This position is open to entry level and experienced attorneys.

Responsibilities

*The attorney would handle and litigate cases from inception through trial in both criminal, civil and administrative proceedings

*Responsibilities would include review of enforcement documents, pre-trial prep, court appearances, motions, expert depositions, mediations, negotiations, and trials or final hearings

Benefits

*Salary: $80,000 (starting) - Salary will be commensurate with experience

*The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

*Annual and Sick Leave benefits;

*Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;

*State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;

*Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

*Flexible Spending Accounts;

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Work Location: In person