Requisition No: 854319
Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title: PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 10TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21014612
Pay Plan: Pub.DefndrsJAC PIB
Position Number: 21014612
Salary: $65,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 08/02/2025
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- Prepare cases for defense of indigent persons charged with criminal offenses
- Interviews clients and prospective witnesses
- Prepares or oversees the drafting of briefs, memoranda, pleadings, and other legal papers
- Conducts legal research
- Represents misdemeanor, felony, or juvenile clients in court arraignments, pre-trial hearings, trials, dispositions, and other proceedings
- Interviews clients in custody and makes initial decisions concerning bail, release from custody, and mental competency to stand trial
- Determines need for expert witnesses
- Performs related work as required.
- Active member in good standing with The Florida Bar or recent law school graduate awaiting Bar Exam or results
- Reside in the 10th Circuit or surrounding community within a reasonable time of accepting employment
- Knowledge of criminal law and procedure
- Knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of legal research and investigation
- Knowledge of judicial procedures and the Rules of Evidence
- Ability to manage a high volume caseload while maintaining adequate levels of communication and attention to individual clients.
- Ability to make regularly scheduled court appearances; conduct case evaluation, investigation and preparation including but not limited to witness interviews, legal research, motion preparation, and related work as required; occasional unscheduled matters may arise
- Basic computer skills
- Commitment to public service and protecting the rights of the criminally accused
- Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
- Paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
- State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts;
- Tuition waivers;
- And more!
- On the I4 corridor midway between Tampa and Orlando
- Less congested than major metropolitan areas
- Less than an hour drive to the Gulf beaches and Florida’s theme parks
- Low cost of living
- High quality schools
- Beautiful Bok Tower, Legoland, and spring training home of the Detroit Tigers
- World famous fishing and water sports on hundreds of lakes
- See the real Florida in numerous state and local parks with hiking trails and bountiful wildlife
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.