Assistant State Attorney

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Full Time

Entry Level

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. Applicant 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

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