Public Defender Trial Attorney — Assistant

State-of-Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State Group Insurance

Florida Retirement System

Annual and Sick Leave

Paid holidays

Personal Holiday

Retirement plan options

Job summary

The Office of the Public Defender, Second Judicial Circuit, in Leon County (Tallahassee) seeks an Assistant Public Defender in the trial division. The primary responsibility is to provide effective and professional legal representation to people charged with criminal offenses.

We offer monthly in-house training and seminars through state and national defense organizations. Starting salary is $68,500 annually, negotiable with experience.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate.
• Applicants must be a member of and in good standing with The Florida Bar.
• Legal Trainee candidates must provide Registrant Clearance if applicable.

Responsibilities

• The primary responsibility is to provide effective and professional legal representation to people charged with criminal offenses.

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

The Office of the Public Defender, Second Judicial Circuit, in Leon County (Tallahassee) seeks an Assistant Public Defender in the trial division. The primary responsibility is to provide effective and professional legal representation to people charged with criminal offenses.

We offer monthly in-house training and seminars through state and national defense organizations. Starting salary is $68,500 annually, negotiable with experience.