ASST STW PROSECUTOR-SENIOR ATTORNEY-DLA - 41000339

Our Organization and Mission: The Office represents the State of Florida in state and federal civil and criminal courts, from trial courts to the Supreme Court of the United States.

A Chief Assistant Statewide Prosecutor employed by the Office of Statewide Prosecution performs administrative, supervisory, and litigation functions within the assigned Office, at the direction of the Statewide Prosecutor.

Duties

This position’s duties include but not limited to the following:

• Performing the intake function for the Office, with reference to the guidelines provided, and in consultation with the Statewide Prosecutor.
• Assigning cases to Assistant Statewide Prosecutors for investigation and prosecution.
• Assisting in the coordination of investigations, by communication with the supervisors of case agents; reporting difficulties to the Statewide Prosecutor.
• Ensure the effective use of the “integrated approach” to organized crime by monitoring the involvement of other divisions of the Department of Legal Affairs, or additional law enforcement or regulatory agencies, and reporting difficulties in implementing civil remedies or other enforcement strategies to the Statewide Prosecutor.
• Supervising and monitoring the preparation and progress of criminal cases; reviewing charging documents for legal sufficiency; approving plea offers to criminal defendants, or decisions to abandon charges; and offering advice and suggestions during other significant phases of prosecution.
• Assisting the Statewide Prosecutor in the selection of appropriate cases for submission to the Statewide Grand Jury, supervising the attorneys handling the cases, and consulting with the Statewide Prosecutor on the scheduling of appearances.
• Assisting the Executive Assistant in the logistical arrangements for the Statewide Grand Jury when it is seated in the geographic area covered by the Bureau.
• Assisting in the supervision of the daily operations of the Bureau, including the scheduling of lunch hours, flex-time, vacation and leave time, and other such matters as they arise.
• Assisting in the hiring, evaluation, promotion, discipline, and dismissal of employees.
• Maintaining the efficient operation of the Office through the requisition of necessary supplies and equipment, the proper maintenance and disposal thereof; assisting the Executive Assistant in the proper inventory of all property purchased by the Office.
• Monitoring compliance with all Office policies and procedures; maintaining supporting documentation demonstrating compliance.
• Ensuring the proper use and maintenance of automobiles loaned to the Office.
• Maintaining a current and useful library of research materials for use by staff attorneys.
• Handle a case load of active investigations and prosecutions; performing the same functions as an Assistant Statewide Prosecutor as set forth in the position description for Senior Attorneys.
• Serving as liaison for the Statewide Prosecutor to Law Enforcement; the Legislature; all State, Federal, and local governmental agencies, and the public.
• Ensuring responsible, ethical, and professional conduct by Office employees of the Office.
• Ensuring prompt and courteous responses to inquiries from the public and the media, with due regard for the sensitive nature of the work of the Office; ensuring compliance with the Public Records Law.
• Assisting the Statewide Prosecutor in the formulation of internal Office procedures to maximize efficiency without sacrificing quality or integrity of work product, the formulation of personnel policies which promote professional growth and enhance morale and self-esteem of staff, the formulation of legislative priorities for the improvement of the criminal justice system in the State, and the formulation of a comprehensive plan for the successful investigation and prosecution of organized crime.
• Assist the Statewide Prosecutor in the lawful execution of the duties of the Office and in the accomplishment of the goals set forth in the Agency Functional Plan.

Salary

• $113

Qualifications

• Membership in the Florida Bar and five years of criminal trial law experience.

Preference may be given to applicants with criminal prosecution experience.

Other Information

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS/ DRUG FREE WORKPLACE: All OAG positions are "sensitive or special trust" and require favorable results on a background investigation including fingerprinting, pursuant to s. 110.1127(2)(a), F.S. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free Workplace, all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion or other drug testing in accordance with section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. We hire only U.S. citizens and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

E-VERIFY STATEMENT: The Office of the Attorney General participates in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (E-Verify). E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the employment eligibility verification form (i-9).

PERSONS WITH DISABILITY/ADA STATEMENT: The OAG supports the employment of individuals with disabilities and encourages them to seek employment within our agency. If you need an accommodation because of a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in order to participate in the application process, please notify the people first service center at 877-562-7287. If you need accommodation during the selection process, please notify the hiring authority in advance to allow sufficient time to provide accommodation.

REMINDERS: Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website at: https: //www.sss.gov. If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. If you return to FRS employment before satisfying the required waiting period, your retirement may be voided, and you may have to repay all benefits you have received, including any Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) payout.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.

How to Apply

Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.

• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
• If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: To be considered for the position, all applicants must:

Submit a complete and accurate application profile necessary for qualifying such as dates of service, reason for leaving, etc. In addition, all applicants must ensure all employment and/or detailed information about work experience is listed on the application (including military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained. NOTE: Any required experience and/or preferences listed in the advertisement must be verified at the time of application.

• Ensure that applicant responses to qualifying questions are verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the employment application and/or resume. Applicants who do not respond to the qualifying questions will not be considered for this position.
• The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment exercise.
• Current and future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. Following the six-month period, a new application must be submitted to an open advertisement to be considered for that vacancy.
• OAG employees are paid biweekly. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113, F.S.

Benefits

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com).
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers.
• And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.