Assistant Public Defender — Impactful Trial Advocacy

Florida Department of Financial Services; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Participation in Florida State retirement system

Health, hospitalization, life, and disability insurance coverage

Paid travel to continuing education seminars

Job summary

The Florida Department of Financial Services is seeking an Assistant Public Defender for the 1st Circuit. The role involves providing legal representation for defendants who cannot afford counsel, conducting investigations, and representing clients at trial.

Qualified candidates must be licensed attorneys in Florida with strong advocacy skills. The position offers a salary starting at $70,000 annually, along with health insurance and participation in the Florida State retirement system.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney in Florida.
• Good standing members of the Florida Bar, or candidates sitting for the next Florida Bar exam.
• Strong trial experience or a desire to gain trial experience.
• Excellent communication, research, and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and representation to defendants in criminal cases who cannot afford counsel.
• Conduct investigations, research case law, and prepare legal strategies.
• Represent defendants at trial.

Skills

Strong trial experience or a desire to gain trial experience

Excellent communication skills

Research skills

Advocacy skills

Education

Licensed attorney in Florida

Good standing members of the Florida Bar

Job description

The Florida Department of Financial Services is seeking an Assistant Public Defender for the 1st Circuit. The role involves providing legal representation for defendants who cannot afford counsel, conducting investigations, and representing clients at trial.

Qualified candidates must be licensed attorneys in Florida with strong advocacy skills. The position offers a salary starting at $70,000 annually, along with health insurance and participation in the Florida State retirement system.