Description:

Assistant State Attorney Positions
Do you want to make a difference in your community? Would you like to work alongisde law enforcement officials to help keep your neighborhoods safe? Do you want to be in the courtroom and try real cases right away? We want you.

The Office of State Attorney R.J. Larizza is seeking prosecuting attorneys for the MISDEMEANOR and FELONY DIVISIONS in the DAYTONA, DELAND, BUNNELL, and ST. AUGUSTINE OFFICES. The successful applicant must be a member in good standing with the Florida Bar. The applicant will be a self-starter, possess common sense, a good sense of humor, a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and the ability to relate to the Victims of crime. Good judgment and discretion are essential. Prior internships working in criminal law, Moot Court, trial team, litigation clinic, and/or law review participation in law school are a plus, but not required.

General Description:
This position represents the State of Florida in all criminal and civil cases as prescribed by law and at the pleasure and direction of the elected State Attorney.

Essential Job Duties:

Dependable and routine in-office and in-court attendance.
Ability to focus and pay attention to detail.
Ability to read and comprehend. Efficient typing skills.
Effective and efficient communication skills and ability to interact professionally with other employees, members of the public and stakeholders.
Perform quality work within deadlines.
Ability to operate a computer and other office machinery.
Ability to read and follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Work effectively as a team contributor as well as independently.
Comply with all Public Records statutes and policies.
Travel as required.

Other Job Duties
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Ability to work more than 40 hours per week.

Salary and benefits:
The salary for a MISDEMEANOR ASA will start at a minimum of $75,000 but can be higher depending on qualifications and experience. The salary for FELONY will start at a minimum of $85,000 but can be higher depending on the qualifications and experience. The position includes an excellent benefits package with health benefits, dental benefits, paid annual leave, paid sick leave, paid state holidays, and a state retirement package.

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.