PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 1ST CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21007880

State of Florida • Defuniak Springs, FL

147d • $67,000

About The Position

The Public Defender's office in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, is seeking an ATTORNEY to handle a caseload. HGTV ranks Walton County Beaches in the top 10 Florida Beaches, while MSN Insider names DeFuniak Springs 'the best small town in Florida.' Beach Life. Deep Gulf water fishing. State Park canoeing and camping. Come live your best life where some only vacation. Don't wait for your retirement years, enjoy all the benefits of living on the Gulf Coast now. The First Judicial Circuit is located on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Quality of Life. Lower Cost of living. Affordable housing. Enjoy a positive and supportive workplace environment where you are challenged and encouraged to grow. Our attorneys manage a reasonable caseload, enjoy professional independence, yet receive strong support from our office administration and senior attorneys which allows you to maintain a healthy balance between your personal and professional life. As part of your training, our attorneys belong to the Florida Public Defender Association (FPDA), enjoy paid travel to continuing education seminars hosted by the FPDA and receive CLE credits. Generous benefits include State retirement system and health/hospitalization, life, and disability insurance coverage. Prefer Florida Bar members.

Requirements

• Must be a member in good standing of The Florida Bar.
• Experience in handling a caseload as an attorney.

Nice To Haves

• Preference given to Florida Bar members.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to those accused of criminal offenses who cannot afford to hire a lawyer.
• Perform as trial counsel by representing defendants during courtroom proceedings.
• Research case law.
• Communicate with defendants to determine trial strategy such as cross-examination procedures, witness selection, jury selection, testimony decisions, and opening and closing arguments.

Benefits

• State retirement system.
• Health/hospitalization insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid travel to continuing education seminars.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed