Assistant State Attorney - Weekend Initial Appearance

Are you interested in being where it all begins at the State Attorney’s office? Come join the Booking Release Division handling weekend Initial Appearance Hearings. The responsibilities for a part-time position include handling weekend Initial Appearances for Juvenile, Orange, and Osceola. The responsibilities for a full-time position will also include assisting misdemeanor and felony attorneys with case work ups, depositions, motion practice, and other tasks three days a week. You will have the opportunity to learn the elements of all cases our office handles. You will gain experience with victims and witnesses of a variety of cases including but not limited to: Homicide, Domestic Violence, and Thefts. You will appear in front of numerous judges, have contact with all of the law enforcement agencies in our circuit, and work with Assistant State Attorneys in all units. This is a great position to gain valuable experience at the beginning of the process.

The State Attorney’s Office for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida seeks 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, to build stronger, safer communities. We aim to achieve the highest standards of ethics and competence to promote a fair and equitable legal system.

​We are seeking candidates who will be responsible for the prosecution of all crimes committed in Orange and Osceola Counties. These candidates should seek to be administrators of justice; should act with integrity and balanced judgment to increase public safety; should be available to assist community efforts addressing problems that lead to, or result from, criminal activity or perceived flaws in the criminal justice system; and should act not merely as a case-processor but also a problem-solver responsible for considering broad goals of the criminal legal system.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal but are not limited to this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Handling Initial Appearances on Saturday and Sunday at the Juvenile Justice Center and the Booking Release Center.
• Conduct preliminary and pretrial hearings, and related courtroom proceedings.
• Conducts case research and documentation.
• Communicates and serves as a liaison with victims, family, witnesses, and community partners.
• Interact with victims, police, and witnesses to make critical decisions.
• Attend all court hearings.
• Prepare legal documents and reports for court proceedings.
• Manage communication with stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor Degree required
• Member of The Florida Bar
• Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

​Specific License or Certification Required: Must be a member in good standing of The Florida Bar.

To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and final law school transcript via e-mail to ASA-Recruiting@sao9.org.

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.

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.

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.

The State Attorney’s Office reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement or to withdraw the announcement without prior written or other notice. All information provided by applicants is subject to verification and background investigation. False statements or omission of information on any application materials may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed. Insurance benefits, vacation package and Florida Retirement System Pension benefits are offered with this position.

Nearest Major Market: Orange & Osceola Counties

Specific License or Certification Required:

Salary: $60,000 (commensurate with experience)
​To Apply:

Please send a cover letter, resume, and final law school transcript via e-mail to ASA-Recruiting@sao9.org.