Assistant Public Defender: Growth & In-House Training

State of Florida

Tallahassee (FL)

On-site

USD 47,350 - 68,500

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave
Paid holidays and Personal Holiday
Group insurance options
Retirement plan options
Tuition waivers

Job summary

The Office of the Public Defender, Second Judicial Circuit, seeks an Attorney – Assistant Public Defender to provide effective representation to individuals charged with criminal offenses.

This role offers in-house training opportunities monthly and seminars through the National Association of Public Defense and state criminal defense associations, with a career path from Legal Trainee to Assistant Public Defender and a salary progression.

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctorate required.
  • Applicants must be a member of and in good standing with the Florida Bar.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure
Florida Rules of Evidence
Florida Criminal Statutes

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

The Office of the Public Defender, Second Judicial Circuit, seeks an Attorney – Assistant Public Defender to provide effective representation to individuals charged with criminal offenses.

This role offers in-house training opportunities monthly and seminars through the National Association of Public Defense and state criminal defense associations, with a career path from Legal Trainee to Assistant Public Defender and a salary progression.

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