PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 13TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21011288
About The Position
The Law Office of Lisa B. McLean, Public Defender for Florida’s 13th Judicial Circuit in Hillsborough County, is seeking entry-level attorneys for its Tampa office. The role is for attorneys who have passed the Florida Bar Exam and have been cleared to practice in Florida. The office seeks attorneys committed to providing excellent legal representation to indigent clients and developing as trial attorneys, with a strong interest in criminal defense litigation and public service. The office provides structured onboarding and training, classroom instruction, courtroom training, a formal mentorship program, case management training incorporating NITA mock trials, and transitional training for promotions between bureaus. Attorneys can earn CLE credits in-house and may attend external training through organizations including FPDA, FACDL, and NAPD. Experienced trial attorneys provide hands-on guidance during live trials. The office describes its environment as supportive and offers career growth opportunities and a competitive benefits package. It is a qualifying employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Requirements
- Strong interest in criminal defense litigation.
- Passion for public service and working with indigent clients.
- Entry-level candidates must have passed or recently sat for the Florida Bar Exam and cleared Character and Fitness.
- Attorneys must be cleared to practice in Florida.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal representation to indigent clients.
- Develop trial advocacy skills and participate in criminal defense litigation.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
- Career growth opportunities
- Structured onboarding and training program
- Formalized mentorship program
- In-house continuing legal education credits and opportunities for external training
- Eligible employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
