PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 20TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21007717
About The Position
The Law Offices of the Public Defender, 20th Judicial Circuit, is seeking qualified Assistant Public Defender applicants for a rewarding role within an organization where you can earn competitive compensation and access a comprehensive benefits package. The work that public defenders do is vitally important, allowing you to be involved with the defense of indigent individuals accused of a crime and offering endless opportunities to make a real difference within the 20th Judicial Circuit of Florida. Attorneys at the agency are offered extensive entry-level training, as well as professional development opportunities.
Requirements
- A Florida Bar license is required.
- Juris Doctorate
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures, legal documents and governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence and transcripts.
- Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Must be able to evaluate problems, isolate key issues, research and develop alternative solutions.
- Valid Florida Driver’s license
- Communicate effectively and professionally with clients and staff.
- Use correct English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
- Exhibit sound judgment and good listening skills.
- Handle matters with integrity and confidentiality.
- Plan and prepare reports, correspondence, and charts in a variety of formats.
- Use personal computers and general office equipment.
- Be extremely organized, establish priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Maintain an effective filing system.
- Manage multiple assignments simultaneously including long- and short-range projects.
- Be flexible in work assignments and processes based upon need.
- Travel to various locations throughout the circuit for assignments and training.
- Effectively utilize Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Nice To Haves
- Applicants who are awaiting admission to the Florida Bar.
- Applicants who are registered (or who plan to register) to take Florida Bar examination.
Responsibilities
- Accepting, researching, and preparing each case efficiently and expeditiously.
- Advising and counseling each client regarding plea offers, client’s rights and options, strategies, sentencing, appellate rights, etc.
- Establishing and maintaining a professional relationship with each client, family, witness, and court personnel.
- Maintaining open lines of communication with clients and their families, witnesses, and court personnel.
- Involving investigators, interns and other support staff appropriately.
- Seeking assistance from experts appropriate to the case.
- Demonstrating maturity and a professional demeanor at all times.
- Exercising sound judgment to achieve desired results.
- Handling emergency assignments when needed.
- Attending and participating in training seminars, division meetings, and staffing sessions.
- Abiding by all Public Defender policies and procedures outlined in manual and performing other related work as required.
Benefits
- Access to the Florida Retirement System
- Health/Dental/Vision/Life insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition waiver
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
