Assistant Public Defender — Impact in Florida Courts

State of Florida; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 66,150 - 80,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave

Health insurance options

Retirement plan options

Job summary

The Office of the Public Defender 7th Judicial Circuit in Daytona Beach, Florida, is seeking an Assistant Public Defender to provide effective and professional representation for criminal defendants across Volusia, Flagler, Putnam and St. Johns counties.

Qualified applicants must hold a Juris Doctorate and be admitted to the Florida Bar, or be nearing admission with proper eligibility. The agency offers a comprehensive benefits package and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Must be a member in good standing with the Florida Bar, or have recently sat for the Florida Bar Exam with Character and Fitness cleared.
• Juris Doctorate is required for eligibility.
• Retiree considerations: check Florida Retirement System benefits if re-employed.

Responsibilities

• The primary responsibility of assistant public defenders is to provide effective and professional representation to people charged with criminal offenses.

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

The Office of the Public Defender 7th Judicial Circuit in Daytona Beach, Florida, is seeking an Assistant Public Defender to provide effective and professional representation for criminal defendants across Volusia, Flagler, Putnam and St. Johns counties.

Qualified applicants must hold a Juris Doctorate and be admitted to the Florida Bar, or be nearing admission with proper eligibility. The agency offers a comprehensive benefits package and retirement options.