Assistant Public Defender — 7th Circuit, Florida

Florida; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual & Sick Leave

Health Insurance

Retirement plan

FRS benefits

Job summary

The Office of the Public Defender, 7th Judicial Circuit, seeks an Assistant Public Defender to represent clients in Volusia, Flagler, Putnam and St. Johns counties. JD required and Florida Bar admission or recent exam completion with character and fitness clearance.

Applicants must be in good standing with the Florida Bar or have recently sat for the 2026 Florida Bar exams. This is an attorney position within a state agency offering comprehensive benefits and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Must be a member in good standing with the Florida Bar or have recently sat for the Florida Bar Exam and cleared Character and Fitness.
• All 2026 Florida Bar exams are acceptable.
• Attorney will provide effective and professional representation to clients charged with criminal offenses.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective and professional representation to people charged with criminal offenses.

Skills

FL Bar admission

Criminal defense

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

The Office of the Public Defender, 7th Judicial Circuit, seeks an Assistant Public Defender to represent clients in Volusia, Flagler, Putnam and St. Johns counties. JD required and Florida Bar admission or recent exam completion with character and fitness clearance.

Applicants must be in good standing with the Florida Bar or have recently sat for the 2026 Florida Bar exams. This is an attorney position within a state agency offering comprehensive benefits and retirement options.