Assistant Public Defender: Start a Meaningful Legal Career

State of Florida; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 66,600 - 81,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision/Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition waiver

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The State of Florida, through the Public Defender’s Office for the 20th Judicial Circuit, seeks an Assistant Public Defender. This full-time role defends indigent clients, requiring a Florida Bar license and JD.

You will receive extensive entry-level training and ongoing professional development opportunities. Responsibilities include case preparation, client counseling, and collaboration with investigators and staff.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Florida Bar license required; admission/or plan to register to take Bar.
• Ability to research, analyze, and counsel clients effectively.

Responsibilities

• Accepting, researching, and preparing each case efficiently and expeditiously.
• Advising clients regarding plea offers, rights, options, and sentencing.
• Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with clients, families, witnesses, and court staff.
• Maintain open communications with clients, witnesses, and court personnel.
• Involving investigators, interns, and other support staff as needed.
• Seek assistance from experts appropriate to the case.
• Demonstrate maturity and a professional demeanor at all times.
• Exercise sound judgment to achieve desired results.
• Attend training seminars, division meetings, and staffing sessions.

Skills

Communicate effectively

Legal writing

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

The State of Florida, through the Public Defender’s Office for the 20th Judicial Circuit, seeks an Assistant Public Defender. This full-time role defends indigent clients, requiring a Florida Bar license and JD.

You will receive extensive entry-level training and ongoing professional development opportunities. Responsibilities include case preparation, client counseling, and collaboration with investigators and staff.