Description

The 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:

Intake Assistant State Attorney

Location(s):

Openings available in both Orange and Osceola Counties

Orange County State Attorney’s Office
415 North Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801

Osceola County State Attorney’s Office
2 Courthouse Square, Suite 3500
Kissimmee, FL 34741

Salary: $80,000.00

Overview:

This position is ideal for a motivated experienced legal professional interested in joining a fast-paced team responsible for reviewing a high volume of cases for potential filing in both County and Circuit Court.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review law enforcement reports and evidence to determine appropriate charges and legal sufficiency for filing decisions.
• Perform in-depth legal research and apply current statutory and case law to case assessments.
• Work closely with fellow prosecutors, investigators, and support staff to ensure consistency and efficiency in filing decisions.
• Communicate effectively with law enforcement agencies and other criminal justice partners.
• Appear in court as needed to support intake functions or case assignments.
• Adapt to evolving legal standards and internal policies with accuracy and efficiency.
• Utilize technology and case management systems to efficiently review and track case materials.

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.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5–10 years of criminal litigation experience, including significant first- and second-chair trial experience.
• Exceptional legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent computer skills and digital literacy, including comfort with electronic case management systems, legal research tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Flexible, fast learner with a commitment to public service and legal excellence.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior prosecutorial experience, especially in intake or legal review.
• Experience with high-volume case environments.
• Familiarity with Florida criminal law, rules of procedure, and evidence.

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.    How many trials have you first- and second-chaired?