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MyFlorida STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 15TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY- 21000395 in WEST PALM BEACH, Florida
STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 15TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY- 21000395
Date: Jun 10, 2024
Location:
WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33401
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Requisition No: 830865
Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 15TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY- 21000395
Pay Plan: St.AttorneysJAC PIB
Position Number: 21000395
Salary: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 07/08/2024
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OFFICE OF THE STATE ATTORNEY, 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
The State Attorney’s Office, 15th Judicial Circuit, is currently accepting applications for anASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY for our LEGAL AFFAIRS AND APPEALS UNIT. This is an AT WILL POSITION.
Applicants should complete the online application process through the State of Florida jobsite, and submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and contact information for three law-related references.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position title: Assistant State Attorney
Position summary and duties:
Applicants must have a law degree from an accredited law school, admittance and continued good standing with the Florida Bar, and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in criminal and/or civil litigation. Additionally, applicants should possess excellent writing skills and a working knowledge of the appellate process. This position is responsible for representing the State in post-conviction matters, including claims of ineffective assistance of counsel, newly discovered evidence, and requests for post-conviction DNA testing.
Salary and benefits:
The starting salary range for this position is between $75,000 and $90,000 annually, depending on experience level. The position provides a comprehensive benefit package, including:
Low cost health insurance plan options ($8.34 monthly for individual coverage and $30.00 monthly for family coverage)
State paid disability and life insurance policies
Supplemental insurance plans offered including dental, vision, hospitalization and more
Automatic enrollment in the Florida Retirement System in the Senior Management Class
Paid County and State holidays
Paid vacation and sick leave accrued on a monthly basis
Qualifying employer under Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Tuition waiver program
Upon Legislative approval, payment of Florida Bar dues
Any offer of employment would be contingent upon the applicant passing a background records check and fingerprinting. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with s. 112.0455, Fla. Stat., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
We also participate in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (E-verify). E-verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the employment eligibility verification form (I-9).
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.
Nearest Major Market:Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market:Miami