ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY

Starting Salary: $75,000

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. Applicants 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 fill out and submit the application form.

LEGAL ASSISTANT (ENTRY LEVEL)

An employee in this position is responsible for performing a variety of administrative duties in assisting assistant state attorneys with case preparation. Duties involve the performance of administrative and clerical tasks related to criminal court proceedings; setting up and maintaining the attorneys’ calendars; answering calls and reading mail; transcribing; scanning; providing information to the general public; data input; and preparing appropriate legal documents and correspondence.

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Dependable and routine in-office attendance during regularly scheduled business hours.
• Ability to focus and pay attention to detail.
• Efficient keyboard skills.
• Effective and efficient communication skills and ability to interact professionally with other employees, members of the public, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to operate the telephone system and respond to calls promptly and professionally.
• Review and promptly respond to all electronic messaging.
• Perform quality work within deadlines.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office machinery.
• Ability to follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Work effectively as a team contributor as well as independently.
• Comply with all public records statutes and policies.

Examples of work performed:

• Prepare legal documents.
• Responsible for all administrative activities, as required.
• Coordinate meetings, depositions, and/or court appearances including space, time, place and notify all participants.
• Assist victims and witnesses, as needed.
• Maintain calendars.
• Arrange travel itineraries, hotel accommodations, and reimbursement forms.
• Research and prepare reports, as necessary.
• Receive, scan and distribute incoming mail.
• Receive and process law enforcement electronic media.
• Assist in the processing and maintenance of all electronic media including e-filings, evidence, and media.
• Update case management system and assist with data collection and reports.
• Generate subpoenas and update case management system from returns.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with attorneys, court personnel, victims, witnesses, law enforcement personnel, and other parties relevant to assigned cases verbally and in written form.
• Maintain and file all records and reports on case activity and prepare any necessary statistical reports.
• Secure supplemental case information.
• Bilingual employees will assist in translations and interpretation, when needed.
• Supervise and/or train staff, as needed. Transcribe dictation, as needed.
• Notarize documents, as needed.

To apply:

Please fill out and submit the application form.

The State Attorney’s Office for 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).