PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 2ND CIRCUIT- ATTORNEY- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21006931

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Public Defender, Second Judicial Circuit is seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant Public Defender in the Leon County (Tallahassee) trial division. The primary responsibility of assistant public defenders is to provide effective and professional legal representation to people charged with criminal offenses.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate
• Must be a member of and in good standing with The Florida Bar.
• Applicants who have completed the Florida Bar examination and are awaiting results will also be considered.
• Legal Trainee candidates must provide a copy of their Registrant Clearance from the Florida Board of Bar Examiners.
• Knowledge of Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure, Florida Rules of Evidence, and Florida Criminal Statutes.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective and professional legal representation to people charged with criminal offenses.

Benefits

• State Group Insurance
• Florida Retirement System
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level