Assistant Public Defender: Courtroom Advocate for Justice

My Florida CFO; Sebring (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays & personal holidays

Job summary

The Office of the Public Defender - Tenth Judicial Circuit in Sebring, Florida seeks an Assistant Public Defender to defend indigent clients. The role involves interviewing clients and witnesses, drafting briefs, and performing legal research, with opportunities to appear in court for various proceedings.

Ideal candidates are Florida Bar members or recent graduates awaiting results, ready to serve in the 10th Circuit and nearby communities.

Qualifications

• Active member in good standing with The Florida Bar or recent law school graduate awaiting Bar Exam or results.
• Reside in the 10th Circuit or surrounding community within a reasonable time of accepting employment.
• Knowledge of criminal law, procedure, and legal research.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cases for defense of indigent persons charged with criminal offenses.
• Interviews clients and prospective witnesses; conducts legal research.
• Represents misdemeanor, felony, or juvenile clients in court proceedings.

Skills

Criminal law knowledge

Court appearances

Legal research

Education

Florida Bar admission or awaiting results

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

The Office of the Public Defender - Tenth Judicial Circuit in Sebring, Florida seeks an Assistant Public Defender to defend indigent clients. The role involves interviewing clients and witnesses, drafting briefs, and performing legal research, with opportunities to appear in court for various proceedings.

Ideal candidates are Florida Bar members or recent graduates awaiting results, ready to serve in the 10th Circuit and nearby communities.