Impact Public Defender: Start Your Career in Criminal Defense

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel to continuing education seminars

Generous benefits package

State retirement system

Job summary

The Florida Department of Financial Services is hiring an Assistant Public Defender for the Office of the Public Defender, First Judicial Circuit. The role involves representing individuals charged with crimes who cannot afford legal representation while managing a reasonable caseload.

Preferred candidates will be either preparing for the Florida Bar exam or members in good standing. The position starts at an annual salary of $70,000, with benefits including state retirement and health insurance options.

Qualifications

• Attorney candidates sitting for the next Florida Bar exam welcomed.
• Preference given to members in good standing of the Florida Bar.

Responsibilities

• Represent individuals accused of criminal offenses unable to afford a lawyer.
• Manage a reasonable caseload and maintain professional independence.
• Receive support from senior attorneys and administration.

Skills

Legal representation

Case management

Communication skills

Education

Law degree

Florida Bar membership

Job description

The Florida Department of Financial Services is hiring an Assistant Public Defender for the Office of the Public Defender, First Judicial Circuit. The role involves representing individuals charged with crimes who cannot afford legal representation while managing a reasonable caseload.

Preferred candidates will be either preparing for the Florida Bar exam or members in good standing. The position starts at an annual salary of $70,000, with benefits including state retirement and health insurance options.