PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21009353

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.
• Able 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.

Pay and Schedule

• Salary range is from $68,000 to $70,000.

Schedule

• Not specified.

Benefits

• Not specified.