PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21011670

State of Florida • Ocala, FL

2d • $68,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Michael A. Graves, 5th Circuit Public Defender, overseeing a five county circuit, is seeking entry level attorneys for our Marion County office located in Ocala and our Lake County office located in Tavares. Salary range is from $68,000 to $70,000 with generous State of Florida benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer. Email resume directly to Shanna Wilson at [email protected] or through the People First Electronic system.

Requirements

• Licensed member of the Florida Bar, in good standing
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Professional demeanor and a desire for excellence in the practice of law
• Dedication to serving clients and providing the best possible legal representation to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Providing effective and professional representation of individuals charged with misdemeanors and criminal traffic offenses
• Zealously advocating for each client through critical analysis of cases, motion practice, and jury trials
• Preparing each case efficiently and effectively utilizing office and community resources
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining adequate levels of communication and attention to individual clients
• Advising and counseling clients in order to achieve the best result possible in their case; establishing and maintaining a professional relationship with clients and the legal community
• Utilizing innovative, holistic defense strategies to achieve the best outcome for clients.

Benefits

• State Group Insurance coverage options including health (premiums as low as $8.34 a month), $25,000 life policy (at no charge), dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and various other supplemental insurance options
• Enrollment in the Florida Retirement System (2 plan options Pension or Investment)
• Monthly accrual of annual and sick leave hours
• Approximately 13 paid holidays, based on our Circuit’s Judicial Holiday calendar.

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