PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 1ST CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21004225

State of Florida; Pensacola (FL); Sur place; USD 63 000 - 77 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

State retirement system

Health insurance

Continuing-education seminars

Résumé du poste

The State of Florida's Public Defender's Office is hiring an Assistant Public Defender to represent defendants who cannot afford legal counsel. The starting salary is $70,000, with raises based on experience, and offers benefits including health insurance and retirement.

This role requires a law school graduate who is either admitted to the Florida Bar or eligible for the next exam. Responsibilities include managing trial strategy and courtroom representation.

Qualifications

• Law school graduate required.
• Must be admitted to the Florida Bar or eligible for the next bar exam.
• Preference for members in good standing of the Florida Bar.

Responsabilités

• Provide legal counsel to defendants unable to afford counsel.
• Represent clients during courtroom proceedings.
• Research case law and develop trial strategies.

Formation

Law school graduate

Admission to the Florida Bar or eligibility to sit for the next Florida Bar exam

Description du poste

Public Defender's Office, First Circuit – Assistant Public Defender (Requisition No. 876797)

Locations

• Escambia County
• Santa Rosa County
• Okaloosa County – Fort Walton Beach
• Walton County – Defuniak Springs

Compensation

Starting salary $70,000, with incremental increases based on experience. Includes state retirement system and health, hospitalization, life, and disability insurance.

Responsibilities

Provide legal counsel to defendants who cannot afford counsel, representing them as trial counsel during courtroom proceedings. Responsibilities include researching case law, communicating with defendants to develop trial strategy, managing cross‑examination procedures, witness selection, jury selection, testimony decisions, and crafting opening and closing arguments.

Qualifications

• Law school graduate with admission to the Florida Bar or eligible to sit for the next Florida Bar exam.
• Preference given to members in good standing of the Florida Bar.

Training & Development

Membership and paid attendance in Florida Public Defender Association (FPDA) continuing‑education seminars with CLE credits.

Workplace & Compliance

• Harassment‑free workplace policy promoting honesty, confidentiality, and professional conduct.
• Adherence to reasonable suspicion drug‑testing policies per Florida law.
• Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act must notify the agency hiring authority.

EEO Statement

State of Florida is an equal employment opportunity employer. Pursuant to Florida law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.