PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER Job at Florida State Jobs, Ocala, FL

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  • Florida State Jobs
  • Ocala, FL

Job Description

Assistant Public Defender - 5th Circuit

Michael A. Graves, 5th Circuit Public Defender, overseeing a five county circuit, is seeking entry level attorneys for our Marion County office located in Ocala and our Lake County office located in Tavares.

Salary range is from $68,000 to $70,000 with generous State of Florida benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Email resume directly to Shanna Wilson at swilson@pdo5.org or through the People First Electronic system.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Providing effective and professional representation of individuals charged with misdemeanors and criminal traffic offenses;
  • Zealously advocating for each client through critical analysis of cases, motion practice, and jury trials;
  • Preparing each case efficiently and effectively utilizing office and community resources;
  • Ability to manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining adequate levels of communication and attention to individual clients;
  • Advising and counseling clients in order to achieve the best result possible in their case; establishing and maintaining a professional relationship with clients and the legal community;
  • Utilizing innovative, holistic defense strategies to achieve the best outcome for clients.

Qualifications

  • Licensed member of the Florida Bar, in good standing;
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
  • Professional demeanor and a desire for excellence in the practice of law;
  • Dedication to serving clients and providing the best possible legal representation to our clients.

Benefits

  • State Group Insurance coverage options including health (premiums as low as $8.34 a month), $25,000 life policy (at no charge), dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and various other supplemental insurance options;
  • Enrollment in the Florida Retirement System (2 plan options Pension or Investment);
  • Monthly accrual of annual and sick leave hours;
  • Approximately 13 paid holidays, based on our Circuit's Judicial Holiday calendar.

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.

Job Tags

Work at office, Flexible hours,

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