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State of Florida · 1 week ago

STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY - 21008185

Tavares, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$70K/yr - $70K/yr

The State of Florida's Office of the State Attorney for the Fifth Judicial Circuit is seeking highly motivated Assistant State Attorneys for its various county offices. The role involves prosecuting criminal cases, preparing legal documents, conducting legal research, and engaging in courtroom litigation.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Prosecutorial criminal casework requiring preparation of legal documents

Legal research

Taking of depositions

Interviewing of witnesses, victims and other parties to ascertain the facts of cases for prosecution

Case preparation for court presentation

Examining and cross-examining witnesses, defendants and victims

Summarizing cases for presentation for jury and non-jury trials

Professional interaction with the public, law enforcement, and office staff

Qualification

Courtroom litigationLegal researchProsecutorial caseworkTrial preparationCommunication skillsCritical thinkingInterviewing witnessesExamining witnessesCross-examining defendants