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

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

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Requisition No: [Insert Requisition Number]

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: Assistant Public Defender

Position Number: [Insert Position Number]

Salary: Based Upon Experience (minimum $67,000 annually and a generous benefits package)

Posting Closing Date: 06/30/[Insert Year]

How to Apply: Use People First online system. Attach 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 the Gulf Coast of Florida.

Quality of Life:

1. Lower cost of living.
2. Affordable housing.
3. Enjoy a positive and supportive workplace environment where you are challenged and encouraged to grow.

Our attorneys manage a reasonable caseload, enjoy professional independence, yet receive strong support from our office administration and senior attorneys, allowing you to maintain a healthy balance between your personal and professional life.

As part of your training, our attorneys belong to the Florida Public Defender Association (FPDA), enjoy paid travel to continuing education seminars hosted by the FPDA, and receive CLE credits.

Generous benefits include: State retirement system and health/hospitalization, life, and disability insurance coverage.

Preference is given to members in good standing of The Florida Bar. The Public Defender's Office has protected the Constitution and the rights of Florida citizens since the landmark Supreme Court case, Gideon v. Wainwright.

Our office is responsible for providing legal counsel, when appointed by the Court, to those accused of criminal offenses who cannot afford to hire a lawyer. Responsibilities include performing as trial counsel by representing defendants during courtroom proceedings, researching case law, and communicating with defendants to determine trial strategy such as cross-examination procedures, witness selection, jury selection, testimony decisions, and opening and closing arguments.

The employer has a "harassment-free" workplace policy requiring honesty, confidentiality, and professional conduct. All employees must uphold confidentiality requirements of all host software programs and practice safe workplace procedures.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS 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.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 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.

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 the Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Legal

Industries: Government Administration