CRIMINAL CONFLICT AND CIVIL REGIONAL COUNSEL- ASSISTANT REGIONAL COUNSEL - 21014853

Open attorney position for the Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel in Sarasota (County), Florida. The primary responsibility is to provide highly efficient and professional representation to clients.

Requirements

• Accepting, researching, and preparing each case efficiently and expeditiously
• Advising and counseling each client regarding plea offers, client's rights and options, strategies, sentencing, appellate rights, etc.
• Establishing and maintaining a professional relationship with each client, family, witness, and court personnel
• Maintaining open lines of communications with clients and their families, witnesses, and court personnel
• Involving investigators, interns, and other support staff appropriately
• Seeking assistance from experts appropriate to the case
• Demonstrating maturity and a professional demeanor at all times
• Exercising sound judgment to achieve desired results
• Handling emergency assignments when needed
• Attending and participating in training seminars, division meetings, and staffing sessions
• Abiding by all Regional Counsel policies and procedures outlined in manual including but not limited to attendance, punctuality, and professional dress code

Benefits

• State of Florida Benefits