ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY

Starting Salary: $68,000

Did you go to law school to make a difference? Do you desire to be a part of history in the making? Then our office is for you. The State Attorney’s Office for the 17th Judicial Circuit in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is at the forefront of making sensible reforms to our criminal justice system. The mandate for our prosecutors is not to win at all costs, but to seek justice by standing up for what is right. We seek prosecutors who are dedicated to serving the people of Broward County and making our community safer and better for all who live, work and play here. Whether your goal is to become a career prosecutor or to gain valuable litigation skills that can translate to other areas of practice, a career with the State Attorney’s Office for the 17th Judicial Circuit will provide the necessary foundation for a rewarding legal career.

This position is open to entry level and experienced attorneys.

Applicants must be a graduating 3L or a member in good standing with The Florida Bar. Applicants must possess a strong interest in being a trial lawyer and have excellent communication and critical thinking skills. Applicants must have the time management and organizational skills required to manage a large volume caseload. Applicant must be able to work independently and as a team member.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal but are not limited for 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.

• Conduct jury trials, non-jury trials, preliminary and pretrial hearings, and other related courtroom proceedings
• Investigate, evaluate, and prepare cases for trial
• Legal research and writing
• Communicate with and serve as a liaison to victims, their family members, witnesses, and law enforcement personnel
• All other case-related tasks as needed

To Apply:

Please follow the instructions above and submit your completed application to Employment@sao17.state.fl.us Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Applicants must complete the background check and employment application forms.

LEGAL ASSISTANT II

Salary: $33,578/year, plus benefits
F/T Position: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Education: High School
Experience: At least 2 years

Description:

Join the State Attorney’s Office team as a Legal Assistant. This position will go to a team player who is able to perform a variety of complex, confidential tasks and work well under pressure while providing outstanding clerical support to several attorneys.

Duties include typing, filing and other clerical tasks; computer data entry; processing of e-filings; telephone communications with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement personnel; maintaining the attorney’s calendar and scheduling depositions; managing daily time-sensitive mail; updating case files using our in house case management software; issuing subpoenas and e-filing motions and orders with the courts; assisting attorneys with routine and detailed tasks related to criminal court proceedings; and other tasks as assigned by the assistant state attorneys or the support staff supervisor.

Requirements:

Candidates must have excellent communication skills (both oral and written), office experience, and work well in a team environment. Candidates must be highly motivated, extremely organized, and be able to handle confidential matters with the utmost discretion. We are looking for self-starters who accept challenges, work well under pressure, and require minimal supervision after training. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience with the criminal justice system.

Applicant must be a high school graduate and have two years of secretarial/clerical experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience) or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A qualifying typing and data entry test will be administered by our office.

To Apply:

Submit the online support staff employment application to Employment@sao17.state.fl.us

INVESTIGATOR

Required documents:

• Application
• Cover Letter
• Resume

Investigator applicants must have at least five years prior sworn law enforcement experience and current certification by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission.

Submit to:
Human Resources Division

Employment@sao17.state.fl.us

Phone: (954) 831-6500

The State Attorney’s Office of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA).

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

Persons needing special accommodation to complete and submit a state application to this agency should contact Human Resources at the above number or call 1-800-955-8770 (via Florida Relay Service) or call 1-800-955-8771 (for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Services).