Assistant Public Defender — Trial Attorney Indigent Defense

State of Florida; Quincy (FL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Public Defender, Second Judicial Circuit in Quincy, FL seeks an Assistant Public Defender to represent indigent clients in the Gadsden County trial division, with potential assignments in Liberty County.

Starting salary $68,500 with negotiable experience; a Legal Trainee track is available at $47,350 until sworn in, after which salary adjusts to $68,500 and promotion to Assistant Public Defender.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required.
• Member in good standing with The Florida Bar.
• Applicants awaiting results may be considered; if hired before results, salary starts at $47,350 with later move to $68,500.
• Legal Trainee path available with lower starting salary and potential promotion.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Oral advocacy

Legal research

Criminal procedure knowledge

Education

Juris Doctorate

Member of The Florida Bar

Job description

The Office of the Public Defender, Second Judicial Circuit in Quincy, FL seeks an Assistant Public Defender to represent indigent clients in the Gadsden County trial division, with potential assignments in Liberty County.

Starting salary $68,500 with negotiable experience; a Legal Trainee track is available at $47,350 until sworn in, after which salary adjusts to $68,500 and promotion to Assistant Public Defender.