Assistant Public Defender — Impact in Indigent Defense

State-of-Florida; Quincy (FL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Retirement plan options

Job summary

The Office of the Public Defender, Second Judicial Circuit in Quincy, FL seeks an Assistant Public Defender to provide effective criminal defense in the Gadsden County trial division, with potential travel to Liberty County. Attorneys may be assigned to Bristol cases as needed and may use an office vehicle for work-related travel.

Minimum qualifications include a Juris Doctorate and active Florida Bar membership.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and active Florida Bar membership.
• Legal Trainee option available with defined salary steps.
• Must provide Registrant Clearance from the Florida Board of Bar Examiners when applicable.
• Knowledge of Florida criminal procedure, evidence, and statutes.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective and professional criminal defense for people charged with offenses.

Skills

Juris Doctorate

Florida Bar in good standing

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

The Office of the Public Defender, Second Judicial Circuit in Quincy, FL seeks an Assistant Public Defender to provide effective criminal defense in the Gadsden County trial division, with potential travel to Liberty County. Attorneys may be assigned to Bristol cases as needed and may use an office vehicle for work-related travel.

Minimum qualifications include a Juris Doctorate and active Florida Bar membership.