PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 7TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21015827

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual & Sick Leave

Health Insurance

Retirement plan

FRS benefits

Job summary

The Office of the Public Defender, 7th Judicial Circuit, seeks an Assistant Public Defender to represent clients in Volusia, Flagler, Putnam and St. Johns counties. JD required and Florida Bar admission or recent exam completion with character and fitness clearance.

Applicants must be in good standing with the Florida Bar or have recently sat for the 2026 Florida Bar exams. This is an attorney position within a state agency offering comprehensive benefits and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Must be a member in good standing with the Florida Bar or have recently sat for the Florida Bar Exam and cleared Character and Fitness.
• All 2026 Florida Bar exams are acceptable.
• Attorney will provide effective and professional representation to clients charged with criminal offenses.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective and professional representation to people charged with criminal offenses.

Skills

FL Bar admission

Criminal defense

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 7TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21015827

Date: Oct 28, 2026

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Requisition No:886567

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 7TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21015827

The Office of the Public Defender 7th Judicial Circuit, is seeking an attorney for a position located in the 7th Judicial Circuit of Florida to include Volusia, Flagler, Putnam and St. Johns County.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com );
• Minimum 73,500 per year with additional consideration with experience.

The primary responsibility of assistant public defenders is to provide effective and professional representation to people charged with criminal offenses.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants 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.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Juris Doctorate

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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.