Impactful Assistant Public Defender – Criminal Defense

State-of-Florida; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Florida, Office of the Public Defender in the 7th Judicial Circuit, seeks an attorney to provide effective and professional representation to people charged with criminal offenses in Volusia, Flagler, Putnam and St. Johns counties.

The position requires Juris Doctorate and Florida Bar admission, with potential for additional consideration based on experience. Retirement and health benefits are included in the State package.

Qualifications

• Must be a member in good standing with the Florida Bar or have either passed or recently sat for the Florida Bar Exam and have cleared Character and Fitness.
• Also accepting applicants that are sitting for all 2026 Florida Bar exams.

Responsibilities

• The primary responsibility is to provide effective and professional representation to people charged with criminal offenses.

Education

Juris Doctorate

Florida Bar Admission

Job description

State of Florida, Office of the Public Defender in the 7th Judicial Circuit, seeks an attorney to provide effective and professional representation to people charged with criminal offenses in Volusia, Flagler, Putnam and St. Johns counties.

The position requires Juris Doctorate and Florida Bar admission, with potential for additional consideration based on experience. Retirement and health benefits are included in the State package.