Public Defender'S Office, 1St Circuit- Assistant Public Defender - 21001054

State Of Florida; Gauteng; On-site; USD 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Public Defender's Office in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, seeks an Assistant Public Defender to handle misdemeanor and juvenile cases. The position offers professional independence, training through the Florida Public Defender Association, benefits including health insurance, and an opportunity to join a supportive legal team. Ideal candidates will be members of The Florida Bar and committed to upholding the law with integrity.

Benefits

Participation in State retirement system

Health insurance

Paid travel to continuing education seminars

Flexible work-life balance

Qualifications

• Must be a member in good standing with The Florida Bar.
• Entry-level position for attorneys dealing with misdemeanor and juvenile cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to clients unable to afford a lawyer.
• Represent clients in court, researching case law and preparing for trials.
• Manage reasonable caseloads with professional independence.

Skills

Legal counsel

Research case law

Trial preparation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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

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Requisition No: (Insert Requisition Number)

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 1ST CIRCUIT - ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER

Pay Plan: Pub.DefndrsJAC PIB

Position Number: (Insert Position Number)

Salary: Starting at $67,000 annually, commensurate with experience, plus benefits.

Posting Closing Date: 06/30

How to Apply: Use the People First online system. Attach your resume.

Description: The Public Defender's Office in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, is seeking an attorney to handle misdemeanor and juvenile cases. The First Judicial Circuit is located on Florida's Gulf Coast, offering a high quality of life, lower cost of living, and affordable housing.

Our attorneys manage reasonable caseloads, enjoy professional independence, and receive strong support from office administration and senior attorneys, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

As part of your training, you will join the Florida Public Defender Association (FPDA), receive paid travel to continuing education seminars, and earn CLE credits.

Benefits include participation in the State retirement system, health insurance, hospitalization, life, and disability coverage.

Preference will be given to members in good standing with The Florida Bar.

The Public Defender's Office has protected constitutional rights since the landmark case Gideon v. Wainwright.

Responsibilities include providing legal counsel to those unable to afford a lawyer, representing clients in court, researching case law, and trial preparation.

Our office maintains a harassment-free workplace policy emphasizing honesty, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Employees must uphold confidentiality and follow workplace safety procedures and policies.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System, please consult FRS regarding your benefits if re-employed.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports a drug-free workplace, with all employees subject to drug testing.

Employment Details:

• Entry level
• Full-time
• Legal job function

Industries: Government Administration