PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 19TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21000138

State of Florida • Fort Pierce, FL

110d • $80,000

About The Position

Experienced trial lawyers are needed for the 19th Judicial Circuit Public Defenders Office. We have it all! CLE seminars, top-rated computer and video technology, competitive salaries, and full benefits. A career, not a job. Salary beginning at $80,000.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience
• Member in good standing with The Florida Bar
• License required

Benefits

• State Group Health Insurance (premiums as low as $8.34 a month)
• Enrollment in the Florida Retirement System
• $25,000.00 life insurance policy
• Annual leave - 13 days per year, increases with length of service
• Sick leave - 13 days per year
• Paid holidays – 13 days per year
• Short-term disability insurance - paid by the State of Florida
• State retirement benefits - vesting after 8 years in pension plan or 1 year in the investment plan
• Optional employee paid supplement insurance plans available (vision, dental, cancer, hospitalization, and disability)
• Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) - Applies to pension plan members, and will result in a lump sum payment of accumulated benefits, for a period of up to five years
• Deferred compensation – option of saving portion of monthly salary in a tax-sheltered account
• Opportunities to earn CLE credits and attend a variety of conferences
• Florida Bar dues paid by the office every year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees