Requisition No: 802125
Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 7TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY - 21000552
Position Number: 21000552
Salary: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 05/31/2023
OFFICE OF THE STATE ATTORNEY
SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA
VOLUSIA, FLAGLER, PUTNAM & ST. JOHNS COUNTIES
R.J. Larizza
STATE ATTORNEY
251 North Ridgewood Avenue
Daytona Beach, FL 32114-7509
Phone (386) 239-7710
Fax (386) 239-7716
Assistant State Attorney Position(s)
Office of the State Attorney R. J. Larizza, 7th Judicial Circuit
Position:
Assistant State Attorney
Job Type:
Full Time Position (Monday through Friday/8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m./40 hour week)
Location:
410 St. Johns Avenue, Room 109, Palatka, FL 32178
Starting Salary:
$65,000 for Misdemeanor (can be higher depending on qualifications & experience)
$75,000 for Felony (can be higher depending on qualifications & experience)
Benefits:
Health benefits, dental benefits, paid annual leave, paid sick leave, paid State Holidays, and a State retirement package
Position Closes:
May 31, 2023 end of business day
We are looking for dedicated lawyers who want to try cases, keep their community safe, and receive professional satisfaction making justice a reality for the citizens of the Seventh Judicial Circuit.
The Office of State Attorney R.J. Larizza is seeking prosecuting attorneys for the MISDEMEANOR and FELONY DIVISIONS. 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 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 $65,000 but can be higher depending on qualifications and experience. The salary for FELONY will start at a minimum of $75,000 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.
Please apply via online submission.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year STARTING
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Florida Bar License (Required)
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
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.