Prosecution Support Specialist II – Legal Department 

Location: E.R. Graham Building

1350 Northwest 12 Avenue

Position Overview 

This position is responsible for Renditions, International Extraditions, Justice Project, Third DCA opinions and the management of our Law Library (which consists of a large collection of books, periodicals, State Attorney’s Office training videos and expert witness materials), as well as our electronic research contract (Westlaw).  The work schedule for this position is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  This position offers a Limited Flexible Work Schedule and Teleworking Option.

The Job Responsibilities are:

• Preparing Quash Motions for Rendition Calendars
• Preparing Red Notice Application and Request packets for International Extradition
• Preparing MLAT applications
• Preparing Interstate Agreement on Detainers Forms
• Reviewing Clemency Requests
• Preparing Death Penalty memos and evaluation forms
• Mailing applications and drafting letters on Justice Project reviews
• Monitoring library expenses to ensure adherence to budget
• Developing and maintaining the library collection (acquiring, cataloging, classifying, physically processing, and routing printed and non-printed materials)
• Distributing and providing books, periodicals and loose-leaf services
• Providing legal reference and research assistance as needed
• Adding and updating statutes in A-Form Management Program
• Preparing and updating charge forms in Hydra
• Preparing standard jury instruction packets for Assistant State Attorneys as requested
• Reviewing and distributing Third District Court of Appeals opinions weekly to the appropriate Assistant State Attorney
• Managing access for Assistant State Attorneys and staff Westlaw accounts
• Providing Assistant State Attorneys with Continuing Legal Education training materials as requested

• Providing assistance with unit coverage, as well as, assisting Assistant State Attorneys as needed
• Performing other related duties as assigned

The Minimum Requirements are:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Related work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required college training or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Legal research experience

The Preferred Qualifications and Skills are:

• Having knowledge of the Criminal Justice System

Specific Skills and Characteristics: 

The Successful Candidate must be able to: 

• Possess and demonstrate knowledge and familiarity with Florida Statutes
• Possess and demonstrate extensive knowledge of legal materials
• Possess and demonstrate excellent organizational skills
• Possess and demonstrate excellent problem-solving abilities
• Work independently, effectively under pressure, and with all levels of staff
• Be detail-oriented and able to multi-task
• Work effectively under pressure and meet stringent time constraints
• Be a self- starter and work independently
• Be adaptable to change
• Be flexible with their work schedule

Starting Annual Salary: $37,346.40

To apply for this position, please complete and submit an application, and updated resume to: SAOJobs@MiamiSAO.com., with the Subject: Prosecution Support Specialist II.
Applications can be downloaded from our website at:  www.miamisao.com.

The State Attorney’s Office reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement or to withdraw the announcement without prior written or other notice.  All information provided by applicants is subject to verification and background investigation.  False statements or omission of information on any application materials may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.

Insurance benefits, vacation package and Florida Retirement System Pension benefits are offered with this position

Internal and External Candidates will be considered
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer