PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 3RD CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21010859

State-of-Florida; Lake City (FL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave

Retirement plan options

Life Insurance

Health and Prescription options

Dental & Vision Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Law School debt forgiveness

Job summary

State of Florida, Public Defender's Office in the Third Circuit, seeks an Attorney for felony trial work in Lake City, Live Oak, or Perry. Minimum starting salary is $70,000 and commensurate with experience.

Must be a member in good standing with the Florida Bar or have taken the Florida Bar exam, and possess a valid driver’s license. The position offers a supportive team, a country living setting, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and tuition-related

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Active Florida Bar status or pending admission is required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in felony trials for the Third Circuit.
• Prepare and present defense strategies in court.
• Communicate with clients and coordinate with investigators and staff.
• Maintain professional, courteous, and ethical conduct.

Skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Florida Bar admission

Education

Florida Bar member (or taken bar exam)

Job description

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PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 3RD CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21010859

Date: Jul 24, 2026

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Requisition No:880143

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 3RD CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21010859

Position: Assistant Public Defender - Attorney

Location: Lake City, Live Oak, Perry

Are you tired of the hustle and bustle of life in the big City??? Does quiet, country living with great schools and a lower cost of living speak to you???? Well, the Law Offices of Cliff Wilson Jr., Public Defender, Third Circuit, has an awesome opportunity for an Attorney in one of our offices in Lake City, Live Oak or Perry. The position is a Felony trial position covering one of our counties in the Third Judicial Circuit. We have a very supportive, team atmosphere with many seasoned Trial Lawyers to help you succeed as criminal defense practitioner. Our area offers a charming, small-town atmosphere with many outdoor activities available in our Circuit, including Florida's beautiful Nature Coast, several rivers, including 200 miles of the historic Suwannee River, numerous springs, hiking, camping and a nationally known music park and campground. While we offer a traffic jam free commute, we are also within an easy drive of several metropolitan areas, including Jacksonville, Gainesville, Valdosta, and Tallahassee.

A successful candidate should have good communication skills and be able to work well under pressure. We are a small, selective office and we expect our personnel to be professional, courteous and friendly.

An applicant must be a member in good standing with the Florida Bar or have taken the Florida Bar exam. A valid Driver’s license is also required.

Minimum starting salary for a Florida Bar member is $70,000.00 but will be commensurate with experience.

Benefits of working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The total compensation package for our employees features a highly competitive set of benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave;
• Retirement plan options;
• Life Insurance coverage;
• Comprehensive Health and Prescription options;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Tuition reimbursement/waivers for some State College courses;
• Law School debt forgiveness opportunities.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Location:

LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32055 PERRY, FL, US, 32347 LIVE OAK, FL, US, 32064

Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.