PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 10TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21008534

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

• 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.

ATTORNEY QUALIFICATIONS

• 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

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA

• 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
• Retail plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers
• And more!

BENEFITS OF WORKING IN THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

• 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 BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA

• 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
• Retail plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers
• And more!

THE BENEFITS OF WORKING IN THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

• 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 BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA

• 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
• Retail plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers
• And more!

THE BENEFITS OF WORKING IN THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

• 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 BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA

• 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
• Retail plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers
• And more!

THE BENEFITS OF WORKING IN THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

• 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 BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA

• 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
• Retail plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers
• And more!

THE BENEFITS OF WORKING IN THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

• 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 BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA

• 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
• Retail plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers
• And more!

THE BENEFITS OF WORKING IN THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

• 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 BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA

• 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
• Retail plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers
• And more!

THE BENEFITS OF WORKING IN THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

• 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 BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA

• 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
• Retail plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers
• And more!

THE BENEFITS OF WORKING IN THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

• 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 BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year