Public Defender: Meaningful Courtroom Impact & Growth

Pd20; Florida; On-site; USD 74,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement

Time Away

Professional Development

Job summary

The Law Offices of the Public Defender for the 20th Judicial Circuit invites applications for an Assistant Public Defender in Fort Myers, Naples, Punta Gorda, and LaBelle. You will defend clients, prepare cases, advise on legal strategies, and work with a team dedicated to justice and public service.

Applicants must have a JD, be committed to ethics and professionalism, and possess strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• JD required for eligibility to practice law
• Strong ethics and professionalism
• Excellent communication and analytical abilities

Responsibilities

• Represent clients charged with criminal offenses with professionalism and dedication
• Manage and prepare criminal cases from start to finish
• Advise clients on plea negotiations, strategies, and rights
• Build relationships with clients, families, witnesses, and court staff
• Collaborate with investigators, interns, and support staff
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development
• Uphold agency policies and model integrity at all times

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The Law Offices of the Public Defender for the 20th Judicial Circuit invites applications for an Assistant Public Defender in Fort Myers, Naples, Punta Gorda, and LaBelle. You will defend clients, prepare cases, advise on legal strategies, and work with a team dedicated to justice and public service.

Applicants must have a JD, be committed to ethics and professionalism, and possess strong communication and organizational skills.