PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21013320

State of Florida; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Public Defender's Office, 5th Circuit, seeks an entry-level attorney to join Marion County office in Ocala.

Salary range $68,000 to $72,000 with generous State of Florida benefits. Licensed Florida Bar in good standing required; strong communication and a commitment to providing excellent legal representation to clients.

Assist in misdemeanors and criminal traffic cases, manage high-volume caseloads, and collaborate with the legal community to ensure quality defense.

Qualifications

• Licensed member of the Florida Bar, in good standing.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Professional demeanor and a desire for excellence in the practice of law.
• Dedication to serving clients and providing the best possible legal representation to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Providing effective and professional representation of individuals charged with misdemeanors and criminal traffic offenses.
• Zealously advocating for each client through critical analysis of cases, motion practice, and jury trials.
• Preparing each case efficiently and effectively utilizing office and community resources.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining adequate levels of communication and attention to individual clients.
• Advising and counseling clients in order to achieve the best result possible in their case; establishing and maintaining a professional relationship with clients and the legal community.
• Utilizing innovative, holistic defense strategies to achieve the best outcome for clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Professional demeanor

Client service

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21013320

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21013320

Salary range is from $68,000 to $72,000 with generous State of Florida benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Michael A. Graves, 5th Circuit Public Defender , overseeing a five county circuit, is seeking an entry level attorney for our Marion County office located in Ocala.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing effective and professional representation of individuals charged with misdemeanors and criminal traffic offenses;
• Zealously advocating for each client through critical analysis of cases, motion practice, and jury trials;
• Preparing each case efficiently and effectively utilizing office and community resources;
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining adequate levels of communication and attention to individual clients;
• Advising and counseling clients in order to achieve the best result possible in their case; establishing and maintaining a professional relationship with clients and the legal community;
• Utilizing innovative, holistic defense strategies to achieve the best outcome for clients.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed member of the Florida Bar, in good standing;
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Professional demeanor and a desire for excellence in the practice of law;
• Dedication to serving clients and providing the best possible legal representation to our clients.

BENEFITS

• State Group Insurance coverage options including health (premiums as low as $8.34 a month), $25,000 life policy (at no charge), dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and various other supplemental insurance options;
• Enrollment in the Florida Retirement System (2 plan options Pension or Investment);
• Monthly accrual of annual and sick leave hours;
• Approximately 13 paid holidays, based on our Circuit’s Judicial Holiday calendar.

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.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.