PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 10TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21008534
About The Position
Prepare cases for defense of indigent persons charged with criminal offenses Interviews clients and prospective witnesses Prepares or oversees the drafting of briefs, memoranda, pleadings, and other legal papers Conducts legal research Represents misdemeanor, felony, or juvenile clients in court arraignments, pre-trial hearings, trials, dispositions, and other proceedings Interviews clients in custody and makes initial decisions concerning bail, release from custody, and mental competency to stand trial Determines need for expert witnesses Performs related work as required.
Requirements
- Active member in good standing with The Florida Bar or recent law school graduate awaiting Bar Exam or results
- Reside in the 10th Circuit or surrounding community within a reasonable time of accepting employment
- Knowledge of criminal law and procedure
- Knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of legal research and investigation
- Knowledge of judicial procedures and the Rules of Evidence
- Ability to manage a high volume caseload while maintaining adequate levels of communication and attention to individual clients.
- Ability to make regularly scheduled court appearances; conduct case evaluation, investigation and preparation including but not limited to witness interviews, legal research, motion preparation, and related work as required; occasional unscheduled matters may arise
- Basic computer skills
- Commitment to public service and protecting the rights of the criminally accused
Responsibilities
- Prepare cases for defense of indigent persons charged with criminal offenses
- Interviews clients and prospective witnesses
- Prepares or oversees the drafting of briefs, memoranda, pleadings, and other legal papers
- Conducts legal research
- Represents misdemeanor, felony, or juvenile clients in court arraignments, pre-trial hearings, trials, dispositions, and other proceedings
- Interviews clients in custody and makes initial decisions concerning bail, release from custody, and mental competency to stand trial
- Determines need for expert witnesses
- Performs related work as required
Benefits
- Annual and Sick Leave benefits
- Paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
- State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition waivers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
