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Requisition No: 887330
Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT I - 21007483
Pay Plan: State Attorneys JAC
Position Number: 21007483
Salary: $33,136.00
Posting Closing Date: 11/30/2026
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- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
To apply: Please visit www.sao5.org to submit a resume and complete the employment application found under the “Careers” tab.
To apply: Please visit www.sao5.org to submit a resume and complete the employment application found under the “Careers” tab.
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.
Nearest Major Market: Ocala
Requisition No: 887330
Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT I - 21007483
Pay Plan: State Attorneys JAC
Position Number: 21007483
Salary: $33,136.00
Posting Closing Date: 11/30/2026
Total Compensation Estimator Tool
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
To apply: Please visit www.sao5.org to submit a resume and complete the employment application found under the “Careers” tab.
To apply: Please visit www.sao5.org to submit a resume and complete the employment application found under the “Careers” tab.
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.
Nearest Major Market: Ocala
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Who's Hiring
- State of Florida23
- Lake County, IL3
- The State's Attorney's Office for Charles County Maryland3T
- State of Vermont2
- Pennington County, SD2
Top Industries Hiring
- Government & Public Sector
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant State's attorney jobs.
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Active bar admission in the hiring state or eligibility to waive in
- Prior prosecutorial, criminal defense, or litigation experience preferred
- Ability to manage an independent felony or misdemeanor caseload
- Experience with case management software and electronic filing systems
- Strong courtroom presence and oral advocacy skills demonstrated in trial settings
Tips for Your Assistant State's Attorney Job Search
Tailor your resume for prosecution work
Highlight courtroom experience by specific proceeding type: arraignments, preliminary hearings, bench trials, and jury trials. Prosecutors reviewing resumes want to see the volume and variety of matters you've handled, not just the courts you've appeared in.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant state's attorney openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Distinguish your specialty in cover letters
County prosecutor offices often hire for a specific bureau: felony, misdemeanor, domestic violence, or juvenile. Name the bureau in your cover letter and connect your experience directly to that caseload type rather than writing a general prosecution pitch.
Prepare a writing sample from your practice area
Most offices require a legal writing sample at the application stage. Use a motion, brief, or memo from the specific practice area the role covers. A domestic violence motion submitted for a white-collar crimes opening signals poor targeting.
Research the office's caseload before your interview
County prosecutor offices publish annual reports or press releases that reveal their current priorities. Walking into an interview knowing which case types dominate the docket shows genuine interest and lets you frame your experience as directly relevant.
Negotiate start dates and bar admission timing
If you're awaiting bar results, clarify the office's conditional-hire policy before accepting an offer. Some offices permit you to start in a law clerk capacity while results are pending, but the terms vary and are worth confirming before you commit.
Assistant State's Attorney Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant state's attorneys?
State of Florida, Lake County, IL, and The State's Attorney's Office for Charles County Maryland are hiring the most assistant state's attorneys right now, with openings concentrated in Florida, Maryland, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Offices in high-population counties tend to post the highest volume of openings due to larger caseloads.
How many assistant state's attorney jobs are remote?
About 33% of assistant state's attorney openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the in-person demands of courtroom practice. The sub-areas most likely to offer partial remote arrangements are appellate work and legal research roles, where court appearances are less frequent and drafting is the primary output.
How do you become an assistant state's attorney?
You need to earn a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, pass the bar exam in the state where you want to practice, and then apply directly to county prosecutor or state attorney offices. Most entry-level hires come from law school clinics, judicial clerkships, or public defender offices, all of which demonstrate courtroom readiness to hiring committees.
How do you get hired as an assistant state's attorney with little experience?
Focus on prosecution-adjacent experience: law school criminal law clinics, externships with a district attorney's office, or a public defender fellowship all count. Offices that run summer internship pipelines frequently convert strong interns to entry-level staff attorneys, so applying early in your third year of law school is a practical path into the role.
What does the assistant state's attorney interview process look like?
Most offices conduct a first-round screening with HR or a supervising attorney, followed by a panel interview with senior prosecutors who assess your legal reasoning and courtroom instincts. Some jurisdictions include a written exercise involving a case summary or charging decision. The final stage typically involves a meeting with the elected or appointed State's Attorney or a bureau chief.
Where can I find and apply to assistant state's attorney jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant state's attorney jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from prosecutor and state attorney offices across the United States. Find roles that match your practice area and experience level, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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