Description

3The office of the State Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit is represented by the Honorable Monique H. Worrell and serves Orange and Osceola counties in Central Florida.   The Office of the State Attorney, Ninth Judicial Circuit is seeking attorneys to join our office!

Position:

Diversion Attorney

Location(s):

This position will handle both Orange and Osceola County cases.

Orange County State Attorney’s

415 North Orange Avenue

Orlando, Florida 32801

Osceola County State Attorney’s Office

2 Courthouse Square, Suite 3500

Kissimmee, Florida 34741

Salary: $85,000.00

Overview:

This position is ideal for an experienced attorney with an understanding of the value of alternative sentencing and case processing options for vulnerable members of our community.

Key Responsibilities:

Diversion Attorney Tasks:

• Review felony and misdemeanor cases for eligibility and approval to diversion programs:
• Analyze case facts and charges, review criminal records.
• Confirm victim consent where applicable.
• Assess restitution owed, establish payment plans if necessary.
• Identify any required non-standard conditions.
• Document decisions and reasoning clearly in ASA notes with appropriate note codes.
• Recheck admissibility on misdemeanor, Osceola, and specialty court approvals initially vetted by division managers.
• Draft, review, and manage diversion contracts, ensuring proper signatures and protocol adherence.
• Communicate regularly with DOC Probation, County Corrections, and the court to coordinate diversion procedures.
• Train Assistant State Attorneys (ASAs) on diversion policies and procedures.
• Create informational handouts and update course requirements for all charges entering diversion programs.
• Oversee the intake and review of cases submitted via [email protected].
• Troubleshoot and respond to questions from attorneys, defendants, and defense counsel regarding diversion matters.
• Supervise Diversion Paralegal duties, ensuring timely contract processing, probation coordination, rejections, program assignments, and case closures.
• Assist paralegal division with daily workflows and coverage as needed.
• Lead staff development and workflow improvements for attorneys and paralegals involved in diversion.
• Maintain and update the program’s public-facing webpage to provide accurate information.

The following duties are normal but are not limited to 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.
• Must be able to work under pressure, and in high stress and/or high anxiety causing situations, both in and outside the courtroom.
• All other case-related tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) and admission to the state bar.
• Minimum 3-5 years criminal law experience; background in diversion, or related programs preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of mental health, substance use, veterans’ issues, and criminal justice procedures.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage complex schedules and large caseloads.
• Exceptional legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience in training, supervising, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to justice, rehabilitation, and equity principles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior prosecutorial or defense experience in specialty or problem-solving courts.
• Knowledge of diversion program best practices and court-based treatment approaches.
• Experience managing or developing program workflows and staff teams.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter to ASA Recruiting at [email protected]

If you are interested in applying for this position, please include your responses to the following questions in your cover letter:

1.    Why are you interested in this position?

2.    When would your starting date with the office be?

3.    Do you have specific experience or expertise in diversion or alternative resolutions? If so, please explain.