State Attorney's Office, 5th Circuit- Assistant State Attorney - 21013771

Requisition No: 884714 

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY - 21013771

 Pay Plan: St.AttorneysJAC

Position Number: 21013771 

Salary:  $80,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 12/31/2026 

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The Office of the State Attorney for the Fifth Judicial Circuit is seeking highly motivated Assistant State Attorneys for its Citrus, Hernando, Sumter, Lake and Marion County offices. The State Attorney’s Office is the prosecuting agency for all felony, misdemeanor, criminal traffic and juvenile delinquency cases in the Circuit.

Applicants must have a strong interest in courtroom litigation, with excellent communication and critical thinking skills. Responsibilities include but are not limited to prosecutorial criminal casework requiring preparation of legal documents, legal research, taking of depositions, and interviewing of witnesses, victims and other parties to ascertain the facts of cases for prosecution. Trial work includes case preparation for court presentation, examining and cross-examining witnesses, defendants and victims, and summarizing cases for presentation for jury and non-jury trials.  Duties of the position require professional interaction with the public, law enforcement, and office staff.

The Fifth Circuit State Attorney’s Office embraces a work-life balance by offering a flexible, remote work schedule, as long as all necessary in-person obligations are fulfilled. Our office places an emphasis on attorney training, continuing education, and career growth. It is our goal to help our attorneys grow in all aspects of litigation and advocacy as we promote the principles of justice, service, and honor as we serve our constituents.

Qualified candidates must have graduated from law school and be a member in good standing with The Florida Bar.

To apply, please visit www.sao5.org to submit a resume and complete the employment application found under the “Careers” tab. If you have any questions, please contact Executive Director Cindy Harper at charper@sao5.org.

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.

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.