The Office of the State Attorney for the Fifth Judicial Circuit of Florida is hiring a receptionist under Requisition No. 881742, according to the Justice Administrative Commission. Operating across five regional offices, the agency functions as one of the largest litigation firms in the area, supporting over 240 staff members.
Fifth Judicial Circuit Staffing and Office Locations
According to the Office of the State Attorney, Fifth Judicial Circuit, the agency serves constituents from five distinct locations situated in Brooksville, Bushnell, Inverness, Ocala, and Tavares. The litigation agency handles a high volume of casework requiring robust administrative backing. To manage these operations, the agency employs a professional staff of secretaries and paralegals who process cases through the legal system and assist staff attorneys, according to the office’s career documentation.
In addition to clerical roles, the circuit employs specialized professionals. Investigators must maintain an active, valid law enforcement certificate in the State of Florida. Victim and witness specialists are required to hold a minimum of a four-year degree in an associated field such as psychology, social work, or criminal justice, according to agency guidelines.
Prosecutorial Recruitment and Work-Life Policies
The Fifth Judicial Circuit maintains an active recruitment pipeline for attorneys, offering a comprehensive training program for new hires and in-house continuing legal education throughout their careers. According to the office, attorneys may utilize a flexible, remote work schedule provided all in-person professional obligations are fulfilled.
The agency routinely interviews law students during their third year of law school and may offer employment before a graduate passes the Florida Bar, with a preference for post-graduate CLI-eligible candidates. Furthermore, the circuit offers structured internships for law school students across the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms, allowing eligible participants to receive school credit.
Application Procedures
Applicants interested in the receptionist position listed under Requisition No. 881742 can submit their materials through the Justice Administrative Commission or via the official career portal at sao5.org. The agency operates as an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, accepting qualified applicants for ongoing vacancies across the circuit.
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