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    STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 11TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY-OVER MILLION - 21007796

    Date: May 1, 2025

     

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    Requisition No: 852373

     

    Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

     

    Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 11TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY-OVER MILLION - 21007796

     

    Pay Plan: St.AttorneysJAC PIB

     

    Position Number: 21007796

     

    Salary: $94,088.04

     

    Posting Closing Date: 11/01/2025

     

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    Position : Assistant State Attorney

     

    Employer : Child Support Program

     

    Location : 601 N.W. 1 Court, Miami, FL 33136

     

    Employment Type : Full-Time

     

    Desired Major : JD and Florida Bar Member

     

    Are you a Florida Bar member looking for a career in public service? Are you interested in making a positive impact in the lives of the children in our community?

     

    The State Attorney’s Office is looking for Florida Bar members with a demonstrated interest or experience in family law to join our Child Support Program. Child Support Program attorneys handle a caseload with exposure to many aspects of civil and family litigation including basic and complex issues relating to paternity, support, enforcement, modifications, interstate cases, and other related child support issues. Duties include drafting pleadings and other legal documents, case preparation and court presentation before General Magistrates, Hearing Officers, and Judges. This position is well-suited for attorneys looking to become litigators or expand their litigation experience in the areas of civil and family law.

     

    Child Support Program attorneys receive extensive training in family law statutes, family law caselaw, civil and family law rules of procedure, drafting pleadings, trial preparation, as well as litigation skills and techniques. However, preference will be given to candidates with experience in the field.

     

    This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys to practice in an area of law that provides a great public service by making an impactful difference in the quality of the lives of the children in our communities. Attorneys looking for a legal career in public service may also qualify for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program after the necessary requirements have been met. This position comes with an excellent benefits package including health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vacation time, sick time, and retirement plans.

     

    The base salary for an incoming Assistant State Attorney in the Child Support Program is $76,000.08. Additionally, a 23.8% Cost Area Differential (CAD) is added to the base salary for a total of $94,088.04.

     

    If you wish to apply for this position, please do so by e-mailing a cover letter, resume, and an unofficial law school transcript to Recruitment Coordinator, Jesselyn Perez at [email protected] and Division Chief, Joanna Maria Veloz at [email protected] . ([email protected].%20) Ms. Perez may also be reached at 305-547-0561 and Ms. Veloz may be reached at 786-775-6342.

     

    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.

     

    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.

    Location:

    MIAMI, FL, US, 33136

    Nearest Major Market:Miami