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STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 8TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY - 21011207

MyFlorida

Macclenny, FL • On-site

$70K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

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6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

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Job description

Requisition No: 878491 

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 8TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY - 21011207

 Pay Plan: St.AttorneysJAC

Position Number: 21011207 

Salary:  $70,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 12/23/2026 

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BRIAN S. KRAMER

STATE ATTORNEY

EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA

120 WEST UNIVERSITY AVENUE

GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 32601

TELEPHONE

(352) 374-3670

SERVING

ALACHUA, BAKER, BRADFORD, GILCHRIST, LEVY AND UNION COUNTIES 

          HEATHER L. JONES                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             REBECCA A. SHINHOLSER

CHIEF ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The State Attorney's Office for the Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida is responsible for the prosecution of all crimes committed in Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy and Union counties. We are seeking Assistant State Attorneys that have good judgment and share the office's mission to keep people safe by prosecuting those who disrupt our community and to ensure the pursuit of justice is done in a transparent, fair, and thoughtful way that maintains the trust of those we serve.

Applicants must have a strong interest in courtroom litigation, with excellent communication and critical thinking skills. Attorney 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.  Duties of the position require professional interaction with the public, law enforcement, and office staff. Applicant must be able to work independently and as a team member.

The State Attorney's Office has a harassment-free workplace policy and professional conduct requirement.  Employees must practice safe workplace procedures and follow policies and procedures regarding confidentiality and honesty.  Employees must maintain satisfactory work attendance and job performance level. Entry-level minimum annual salary for attorneys is $70,000 and includes State of Florida retirement and insurance options, attorney benefits, paid holidays, and leave.

Applicants must be either 3L, Certified Legal Intern, or licensed and in good standing with the Florida Bar.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 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.

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.

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.


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