PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 2ND CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21006125
State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
The Office of the Public Defender, Second Judicial Circuit is seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant Public Defender in the felony 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
- Member of and in good standing with The Florida Bar
- Three (3) or more years’ experience in criminal defense litigation
- Knowledge of Florida Rules 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
- Participation in the 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
