Assistant Public Defender – Felony Trial Attorney

My Florida CFO; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training

Professional development

State retirement benefits

Job summary

The Office of the Public Defender, Second Judicial Circuit is seeking an Assistant Public Defender in the felony trial division. The role involves providing effective, professional legal representation to individuals charged with criminal offenses and participating in in-house training and seminars.

Starting salary begins at $84,471 per year, commensurate with experience. Minimum qualifications include a JD, Florida Bar membership, and 3+ years in criminal defense litigation.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited school.
• Active membership in The Florida Bar in good standing.
• Three or more years’ experience in criminal defense litigation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Criminal defense

Litigation

Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

The Office of the Public Defender, Second Judicial Circuit is seeking an Assistant Public Defender in the felony trial division. The role involves providing effective, professional legal representation to individuals charged with criminal offenses and participating in in-house training and seminars.

Starting salary begins at $84,471 per year, commensurate with experience. Minimum qualifications include a JD, Florida Bar membership, and 3+ years in criminal defense litigation.