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Employer Information
Office of the State Attorney, 9th Circuit
DeShaundra Fleming, Executive Assistant
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Email: asa-recruiting@sao9.org | https://sao9.net/
Send application materials to: ASA Recruiting
Recruiting for office(s) in: Orlando, FL; Kissimmee, FL
Type of organization: Government
Job Title: Assistant State Attorney
The State Attorney’s Office for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida is responsible for the prosecution of all crimes committed in Orange and Osceola 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.
Applicants considered for employment will be required to pass a background check including fingerprinting, and are required to have proof of identity, and proof of US citizenship OR legal right to work in the United States.
Time period of employment: full time, ongoing
- Deadline to apply: 20 February 2026
- Anticipated start date: 3/2/26 and 8/10/26
- Response method(s): Email, https://sao9.net/
- Materials requested: Résumé, Grade sheet (unofficial transcript), Cover letter, 3
Hiring criteria
The following duties are normal but are not limited for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Assists in the conduct of jury trials, preliminary and pretrial hearings, and related courtroom proceedings.
• Investigates, evaluates and prepares cases for trial.
• Conducts case research and documentation.
• Communicates and serves as a liaison with victims, family, witnesses and community partners.
• Manages caseload.
• Coordinates with community partners and the public to support and promote criminal justice efforts and crime prevention initiatives.
• Professional interaction with the public, law enforcement, and office staff.
• Applicant must be able to work independently and as a team member.