The office of the State Attorney has many exciting careers. You can learn more by clicking the career field of interest below and navigating to that section. Once there you can read about the position and click to download the application form in Adobe Acrobat format.

 

Assistant State Attorney	Investigator	Paralegal Specialist
Victim Advocate	Prosecution Support Specialist	Clerical Support
Volunteers		Interns

 

Assistant State Attorney

The Florida Constitution vests the State Attorney with the sole and sound discretion to conduct grand jury proceedings, perform criminal intake and prosecute crimes committed against the people of the State of Florida. It is a task which requires good judgment, fairness, intelligence and integrity.

Qualities of a Good Prosecutor:

The qualities of an effective prosecutor were perhaps best stated by Justice Robert H. Jackson, then the Attorney General of the United States:

 

"The qualities of a good prosecutor are as elusive and as impossible to define as those which mark the gentleman. And those who need to be told would not understand it anyway. A sensitiveness to fair play and sportsmanship is perhaps the best protection against the abuse of power, and the citizens' safety lies in the prosecutor who tempers zeal with human kindness, who seeks truth and not victims, who serves the law and not factional purposes, and who approaches his task with humility."

The State Attorney's Office is looking for people with the enthusiasm, judgment, intelligence and legal ability to effectively represent the interests of the people of the State of Florida.

 

If you are interested in a legal career with the State Attorney's Office, please complete the application provided below and send it, along with your resume, to:

State Attorney's Office

Attn: Human Resources

220 East Bay Street, 14th Floor

Duval County Courthouse Annex

Jacksonville, Florida 32202

The application is provided in the Adobe PDF format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download this file. Click here for a FREE download of Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Download the Assistant State Attorney Employment Application (231K) by clicking here.

After downloading, you must print the application and complete it using a pen or typewriter. This form cannot be filled out on your computer and may not be submitted via e-mail.
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Investigator

Qualities of a Good Investigator:

An Investigator with the State Attorney's Office is responsible for investigatory work, conducting criminal investigations into cases involving capital, criminal or juvenile felonies and misdemeanors. This requires a highly motivated, self-starting individual who works well without close supervision; who will work tirelessly until the job is completed, even if it requires working after hours; who has the ability to get along with co-workers and the public, as well as other law enforcement agencies; whose reputation for honesty and integrity is above reproach and who has never had disciplinary problems in prior law enforcement employment; and who is anxious to become a valuable member of the prosecution trial team.

• Duties Include:

• Conducting investigations of alleged misconduct of other law enforcement agencies;

• Conducting crime scene investigations to gather evidence and take pictures for use in court;

• Evaluating evidence of investigations and preparing reports and findings;

• Assisting local and state law enforcement agencies in conducting investigations;

• Making arrests on probable cause with or without search or arrest warrants, including the pursuit,

   apprehension and arrest of violators of criminal activities;

• Testifying in court as to conclusions and evaluations of evidence;

• Performing related work as required.

Minimum Training and Experience:

Investigator applicants are required to have at least five (5) years' prior law enforcement experience and current certification by the Florida (FDLE) Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
We seek applicants who are certified and experienced law enforcement officers, who have prepared themselves by seeking out higher education and training opportunities, both in academic and professional training programs.

 

If you are interested in a law enforcement career with the State Attorney's Office, please complete the application provided below and send it, along with your resume, to:

 

State Attorney's Office

Attn: Human Resources

220 East Bay Street, 14th Floor

Duval County Courthouse Annex

Jacksonville, Florida 32202

The application is provided in the Adobe PDF format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download this file. Click here for a FREE download of Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Download the State Attorney's Office Employment Application (126K) by clicking here.

After downloading, you must print the application and complete it using a pen or typewriter. This form cannot be filled out on your computer and may not be submitted via e-mail.
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Paralegal Specialist

Qualities of a Good Paralegal:

A paralegal in the State Attorney's Office is responsible for performing routine paralegal assignments in support of the attorneys. A successful paralegal knows what needs to be done and does it before being asked. A paralegal in the State Attorney's Office must have organizational, computer, and analytical skills, and display objectivity, commitment, responsibility and reliability.

Duties Include:

• Legal research, including compiling, analyzing, and summarizing legal opinions and other legal

  material;

• Examining legal instruments or other documents to insure completeness and accuracy, as well as

  conformance to applicable laws, rules, precedents and office requirements;

• Assisting in case preparation for criminal law proceedings or agency hearings;

• Directly interacting with victims and witnesses of crimes throughout the course of cases;

• Interviewing and taking sworn affidavits from citizens or police officers and recommending possible

  course of action to superiors (in certain areas of the office).

Minimum Training and Experience:

Graduation from a two year program of study in paralegal studies or a four year degree from an accredited college or university.

 

If you are interested in a paralegal career with the State Attorney's Office, please complete the application provided below and send it, along with your resume, to:

 

State Attorney's Office

Attn: Human Resources

220 East Bay Street, 14th Floor

Duval County Courthouse Annex

Jacksonville, Florida 32202

The application is provided in the Adobe PDF format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download this file. Click here for a FREE download of Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Download the State Attorney's Office Employment Application (126K) by clicking here.

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Victim Advocate

Qualities of a Good Victim Advocate:

A Victim Advocate in the State Attorney's Office is a specialized victim/witness counselor who acts as a liaison between the State Attorney's Office and victims of crime and their families, where the charges being investigated and/or prosecuted by this agency involve sexual or physical abuse or homicide. This task requires a compassionate, dedicated individual, with good interpersonal skills.
Duties Include:

• Interviewing and assessing victims and families allegedly involved with sexual or physical abuse;

• Coordinating with multiple agencies investigating such cases;

• Assisting in the interview process of victims of sexual or physical abuse, or neglect, to determine

  the extent of abuse;

• Performing all duties indicated for optimal care for victims and families;

• Performing related work as required or assigned.

Minimum Training and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work/Psychology or related field and a minimum of two years experience in the criminal justice system, one year of which must have involved direct services with victims.

 

If you are interested in a career as a Victim Advocate with the State Attorney's Office, please complete the application provided below and send it, along with your resume, to:

State Attorney's Office

Attn: Human Resources

220 East Bay Street, 14th Floor

Duval County Courthouse Annex

Jacksonville, Florida 32202

The application is provided in the Adobe PDF format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download this file. Click here for a FREE download of Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Download the State Attorney's Office Employment Application (126K) by clicking here.

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Prosecution Support Specialist

Qualities of a Good Prosecution Support Specialist:

A Prosecution Support Specialist in the State Attorney's Office is responsible for performing routine assignments in support of the various diversion programs offered by this agency. A Prosecution Support Specialist must be a detail-oriented individual with good communication, organizational, computer, and analytical skills, and who displays objectivity, commitment, and reliability.
Duties Include:

• Interviewing, analyzing, and summarizing citizen complaints through Intake, and referring them to

  the appropriate diversion program or for attorney review;

• Conducting mediation/arbitration hearings on cases referred to programs as necessary;

• Preparing deferred prosecution agreements for the required signatures;

• Determining sanctions for defendants accepted into one of the programs;

• Examining legal instruments or other documents to assure completeness of information and

  conformance to pertinent laws, rules, regulations, precedents or office requirements;

• Reviewing files after hearings to determine follow-up or disposition status;

• Providing required follow-up on cases to ensure successful completion of program requirements;

• Collecting and compiling statistical program information;

• Assisting in collecting, summarizing and analyzing information on special research projects as

  directed;

• Assisting with other special projects as directed.

Minimum Training and Experience:

Graduation with a four year degree from an accredited college or university; consideration may be given for work-related experience in the criminal justice system on a year-by-year basis for the required college degree.

If you are interested in a career as a Prosecution Support Specialist with the State Attorney's Office, please complete the application provided below and send it, along with your resume, to:

State Attorney's Office

Attn: Human Resources

220 East Bay Street, 14th Floor

Duval County Courthouse Annex

Jacksonville, Florida 32202

The application is provided in the Adobe PDF format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download this file. Click here for a FREE download of Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Download the State Attorney's Office Employment Application (126K) by clicking here.

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Clerical Support

Qualities of a Good Secretary or Other Clerical Support Staff:

The Clerical Support Staff of the State Attorney's Office are responsible for secretarial work of considerable variety and complexity. Success requires a detail-oriented individual with initiative, who is reliable and thorough, able to interact pleasantly and courteously with both the public and fellow employees.

Duties May Include:

• Performing data entry required to track case progress and history;

• Preparing and processing legal documents and records;

• Typing correspondence, court orders, investigative reports, office memorandums, subpoenas and

  expense vouchers;

• Maintaining control records on the incoming correspondence and action documents;

• Tracking and following up on work in process to ensure timely reply or action;

• Locating and pulling case files on the court calendar, preparing for assistant state attorney to take

  to court;

• Answering telephone calls, and resolving or routing appropriately;

• Reading incoming mail, and handling or routing appropriately;

• Performing all clerical work related to a particular phase of the supervisor's program, maintaining all

  records, and composing correspondence relative to the program;

• Performing related work as required.

Minimum Training and Experience:

Graduation from a standard high school or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Skills testing may be required for designated positions.

Promotional Opportunities:

Highly motivated individuals on the State Attorney's Office support staff are encouraged to develop their skills, knowledge and abilities and to seek advancement in the Office. We value and recognize for promotion those individuals who have an outstanding attendance record, who are "team players," and who demonstrate a willingness to master current assignments, learn new tasks and take on new responsibilities. Except in unusual circumstances, new support staff employees remain in their initial job assignment for at least one (1) year before being considered for transfer or promotion.

If you are interested in a position with the State Attorney's Office, please complete the application provided below and send it, along with your resume, to:

State Attorney's Office

Attn: Human Resources

220 East Bay Street, 14th Floor

Duval County Courthouse Annex

Jacksonville, Florida 32202

The application is provided in the Adobe PDF format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download this file. Click here for a FREE download of Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Download the State Attorney's Office Employment Application (126K) by clicking here.

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Volunteers are needed

Many diversion programs are made possible because of the efforts and talents of specially trained volunteers who serve as hearing officers. Their role is similar to that of the Justice of the Peace. The volunteers assign work hours, restitution, and other sanctions in a quasi-judicial atmosphere. Additionally, volunteers refer juveniles in need of specialized treatment to appropriate agencies. If you would like to volunteer, please call (904) 630-2075 for more information, or print out this Volunteer Application, fill out, and mail to:

State Attorney's Office

Attn: Human Resources

220 East Bay Street, 14th Floor

Duval County Courthouse Annex

Jacksonville, Florida 32202

 

NOTE: This application is provided in the Adobe PDF format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download this file. Click here for a FREE download of Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Download the State Attorney Volunteer Application (38K) by clicking here.

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Interns

State Attorney Angela Corey is pleased to offer a legal internship opportunity to individuals who may be considering a career in prosecution. This program is designed to offer students a glimpse of life as a prosecutor or prosecution support specialist. The program is structured to expose students to a variety of prosecution experiences.

Prosecution experiences provided:

• A variety of trials including criminal (misdemeanor, felony, and juvenile) and civil (forfeitures and

Jimmy Ryce) followed by discussion with the prosecuting attorney regarding any issues or questions

about the trial

• A one-on-one “Shadowing” experience with an attorney prosecuting in a field of your choice (Special       Prosecution, Sexual Assault, Homicide/Major Crimes, Juvenile, and Felony)

• Small group meeting with the State Attorney and/or the Chief Assistant in an informal setting.

• Tours of support facilities may include: The Duval County Correctional Facility, The Florida Department of Law Enforcement regional crime lab, The Duval County Medical Examiner’s Office, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, the JSO forfeiture warehouse and evidence room,

Projects to which Interns May Be Assigned:

• Monitoring inmate jail calls for relevant information pertaining to the prosecution’s case.

• Restitution Recovery for victims of crimes.

• File review and organization.

• Prosecution support services through assistance in trial preparation and technical/clerical support.

• Legal research and writing

 

Applications for unpaid summer 2012 internships will be accepted until March 15, 2012.

 

For more information, please refer to the Intern Information Guide below. To apply, complete the volunteer application below and fax it to: (904) 630-1848

NOTE: This application is provided in the Adobe PDF format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download this file. Click here for a FREE download of Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Download the State Attorney Intern Information Guide (93K) by clicking here.

After downloading, you must print the application and complete it using a pen or typewriter. This form cannot be filled out on your computer and may not be submitted via e-mail.

 

Download the State Attorney Intern Application (38K) by clicking here.

After downloading, you must print the application and complete it using a pen or typewriter. This form cannot be filled out on your computer and may not be submitted via e-mail.

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