PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 2ND CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21006931
About The Position
The Office of the Public Defender, Second Judicial Circuit is seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant Public Defender in the felony trial division. The primary responsibility of assistant public defenders is to provide effective and professional legal representation to people charged with criminal offenses. The Office of the Public Defender provides in-house training opportunities monthly, as well as opportunities to attend seminars and training opportunities offered by the National Association of Public Defense, the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Florida Public Defender Association and more. Starting salary: $80,000.00 annually, commensurate with experience. The Office of the Public Defender, Second Judicial Circuit provides legal representation for indigent individuals accused of criminal offenses. The Second Judicial Circuit encompasses six Florida counties: Leon, Gadsden, Liberty, Jefferson, Wakulla and Franklin. Each fiscal year, the Second Judicial Circuit represents indigent clients in both criminal trial and criminal appeal appointments, equating to nearly 16,500 criminal cases for six (6) Florida counties and over 1,100 cases on appeal for the 32 counties that make up the First District Court of Appeal. The Office of Public Defender came into existence in 1963 following the United States Supreme Court's landmark decision in Gideon v. Wainwright. The Court ruled that indigent citizens have the fundamental right to the assistance of counsel under the Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution. Under the direction of Public Defender Jessica J. Yeary, the office is comprised of dedicated criminal defense attorneys, investigators, social workers, and support staff who work tirelessly to ensure equal justice for all.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate
- Applicants must be a member of and in good standing with The Florida Bar
- Florida Rules Criminal Procedure, Florida Rules of Evidence, and Florida Criminal Statutes
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in felony circuit court is preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- provide effective and professional legal representation to people charged with criminal offenses
Benefits
- Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
- Paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
- State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and other supplemental insurance options.
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
- Tuition waivers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
