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