Closing Date: 7th April, 2024
Description:
Office Description:The Office of the State Attorney for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit serves Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, and Lee Counties in Southwest Florida. Jurisdiction covers over 5,400 square miles - making it the largest geographic circuit in the state.
We are the primary prosecuting agency in the circuit. All arrests made by law enforcement are reviewed by our office for legal sufficiency and a formal filing decision.
Currently we have over 100 Assistant State Attorneys and a total staff of approximately 300 employees. Assistant State Attorneys must be comfortable with the use of technology – including electronic files.
The Office of the State Attorney for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit is an equal opportunity employer and supports a Drug Free Workplace. A comprehensive benefits package including health, life and disability insurance is provided.
Note: An Assistant State Attorney shall be considered a member of Senior Management Services (SMS) for the purpose of the Florida Retirement System, the State-issued Basic Term Life Insurance Coverage, the Dept. of Management Services State Group Disability Income Plan.
Training:
The office offers continuing in-depth professional development programs, including a trial practice series utilizing actual cases. Additionally, in-house CLE presentations are available for all attorneys to maintain proficiency in the practice. The circuit also embraces opportunities provided by the Florida Prosecuting Attorney's Association, the National District Attorney's Association, and the Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor program for additional training.
