PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 1ST CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER Job at Florida
Florida State Jobs, Fort Walton Beach, FL, US, 32549
Assistant Public Defender - 1st Circuit
Public Defender's Office in Fort Walton Beach/Destin, Florida, is seeking an attorney to handle misdemeanor, juvenile or felony cases. Our office located in Okaloosa County where some of Florida's top beaches including Destin and Okaloosa Island are located. Beach Life. Deep Gulf water fishing. State Park canoeing and camping. Enjoy all the benefits of living on the Gulf Coast now.
The First Judicial Circuit is located on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Quality of life. Lower cost of living. Affordable housing. Enjoy a positive and supportive workplace environment where you are challenged and encouraged to grow.
Our attorneys manage a reasonable caseload, enjoy professional independence, yet receive strong support from our office administration and senior attorneys which allows you to maintain a healthy balance between your personal and professional life. As part of your training, our attorneys belong to the Florida Public Defender Association (FPDA), enjoy paid travel to continuing education seminars hosted by the FPDA and receive CLE credits. Generous benefits include State retirement system and health/hospitalization, life, and disability insurance coverage. Prefer Florida Bar members.
Preference given to members in good standing of The Florida Bar. The Public Defender's Office has protected the Constitution and the rights of Florida citizens since the landmark Supreme Court case, Gideon v. Wainwright. Our office is responsible for providing legal counsel, when appointed by the Court, to those accused of criminal offenses who cannot afford to hire a lawyer, performing as trial counsel by representing defendants during courtroom proceedings, researching case law, communicating with defendant to determine trial strategy such as cross-examination procedures, witness selection, jury selection, testimony decisions and opening and closing arguments.
Employer has a "harassment-free" workplace policy requiring honesty, confidentiality and professional conduct. All employees must uphold confidentiality requirements of all host software programs. Employees must also practice safe workplace procedures, and follow policies and procedures.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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.