The Broward State Attorney’s Office (State of Florida’s 17th Judicial Circuit) is committed to the pursuit of fair and equitable justice for all members of the community. We welcome applicants who reflect these ideals and will work diligently to ensure that our community is safer and better for all who live, work and visit here.
Applicants for a position with the State Attorney’s Office shall be evaluated on the basis of training and experience required for the classification (as established by the Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association and this office) without regard to age, race, color, gender, religious affiliations, marital status or disability, except when a specific gender, age, or physical requirement constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
Please submit your application as indicated below. If you are applying for any position at our agency and have questions, please email employment@sao17.state.fl.us
ATTORNEY APPLICANTS
Assistant State Attorneys (New Hires)
Required documents:
- Application Form
- Copy of valid government ID
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Transcript
- Letters of Recommendation (optional)
A “new hire” is defined as an attorney who has zero to four years of legal experience after admission to the Bar of any state.
Assistant State Attorneys (Laterals)
Required documents:
- Application Form
- Copy of valid government ID
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Letters of Recommendation (optional)
A “lateral” attorney is defined as an attorney who has acquired five or more years of legal experience after admission to the Bar of any state.
Submit application form to:
Office of the State Attorney
Human Resources Division
saohumanresources@sao17.state.fl.us
Phone: 954-831-6965
Law Student Internship Programs
Required documents:
- Application
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Current Law School Transcript
- Writing Sample (5-7 pages)
Application Deadlines:
- Fall – August 1
- Spring – November 1
- Summer – March 14
Submit to:
Submit your Application here and our staff will contact you.
Investigator Applicants
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.
Contact:
Human Resources Division
saohumanresources@sao17.state.fl.us
Phone: (954) 831-6500
Support Staff Applicants
Required documents:
- Application
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Contact:
Human Resources Division
saohumanresources@sao17.state.fl.us
Phone: (954) 831-6500
Make a difference in your community with a rewarding career.
Join the State Attorney’s Office team.
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
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.
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).
