STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 8TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY - 21001446
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The State Attorney’s Office for Florida’s Eighth Judicial Circuit prosecutes crimes in six counties and seeks Assistant State Attorneys who share its mission of public safety and fair, transparent justice. The role involves criminal prosecution, courtroom litigation, legal research, case preparation, and interaction with the public, law enforcement, and office staff. Applicants must be 3L students, Certified Legal Interns, or Florida Bar members in good standing.
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STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 8TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY - 21001446
Date: Nov 3, 2026
The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) .
Requisition No: 886984
Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 8TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY - 21001446
Pay Plan: St.AttorneysJAC
Position Number: 21001446
Salary: $75,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 05/02/2027
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BRIAN S. KRAMER
STATE ATTORNEY
EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA
SERVING
ALACHUA, BAKER, BRADFORD, GILCHRIST, LEVY
AND UNION COUNTIES
HEATHER L. JONES CHIEF ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY REBECCA SHINHOLSEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
120 WEST UNIVERSITY AVENUE
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 32601
The State Attorney’s Office for the Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida is responsible for the prosecution of all crimes committed in Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy and Union counties. We are seeking Assistant State Attorneys that have good judgment and share the office’s mission to keep people safe by prosecuting those who disrupt our community and to ensure the pursuit of justice is done in a transparent, fair, and thoughtful way that maintains the trust of those we serve.
Applicants must have a strong interest in courtroom litigation, with excellent communication and critical thinking skills. Attorney 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 facts of case for prosecution. Trial work includes case preparation for court presentation, examining and cross-examining witnesses/defendants/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. Applicant must be able to work independently and as a team member.
The State Attorney's Office has a harassment-free workplace policy and professional conduct requirement. Employees must practice safe workplace procedures and follow policies and procedures regarding confidentiality and honesty. Employees must maintain satisfactory work attendance and job performance level. Entry-level minimum annual salary for attorneys is $75,000 and includes State of Florida retirement and insurance options, attorney benefits, paid holidays, and leave.
Applicants must be either 3L, Certified Legal Intern, or licensed and in good standing with the Florida Bar.
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.
Location:
GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32601
Nearest Major Market:Gainesville
How this job compares
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- Pay
- This posting$75K/yr
- Florida median$75–80K/yr58 salary ranges
- US median$115–186K/yr1,340 salary ranges
This rate, $75K, is 6% below the Florida median midpoint ($79K) — in the middle half of Attorney salary ranges in Florida.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 104 open Attorney jobs in Florida and 2,059 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Education
- 1,260 of the 2,059 open Attorney jobs (61%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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