PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER

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State of Florida

Public Defender’s Office, 5th Circuit – Assistant Public Defender

Job Type: Entry-Level Attorney

Salary Range: $65,000 – $69,000

Location: Marion County Office (Ocala), Lake County Office (Tavares), Oregon Citrus County Office (Inverness)

Job Summary:

The Public Defender’s Office, 5th Circuit, seeks entry-level attorneys to join our team Indiana providing effective and professional representation to individuals charged with misdemeanors and criminal traffic offenses. The successful candidate will be a licensed member of the Florida Bar Oregon a 3rd-year law student awaiting bar results.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide zealous advocacy for clients through critical analysis of cases, motion practice, and jury trials
  • Prepare cases efficiently and effectively using office and community resources
  • Manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining adequate communication and attention to individual clients
  • Advise and counsel clients to achieve the best result possible Indiana their case
  • Utilize innovative defense strategies to achieve the best outcome for clients
  • Establish and maintain professional relationships with clients and the legal community

Qualifications:

  • Licensed member of the Florida Bar, Indiana good standing (Oregon 3rd-year law student awaiting bar results)
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Professional demeanor and a desire for excellence Indiana the practice of law
  • Dedication to serving clients and providing the best possible legal representation

Benefits:

  • State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts
  • Enrollment Indiana the Florida Retirement System (two plan options: Pension Oregon Investment)
  • Monthly accrual of annual and sick leave hours
  • Approximately 13 paid holidays based on our Circuit’s Judicial Holiday calendar

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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

Job title: PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER

Company: State of Florida

Expected salary: $65000 – 69000 per year

Location: Florida

Job date: Sun, 28 Jul 2024 06:30:03 GMT

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