PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21011670 Job

PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21011670 Join to apply for the PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21011670 role at State of Florida 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Requisition No: 867403 Agency: Justice Administrative Commission Working Title: PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21011670 Pay Plan: Pub.DefndrsJAC PIB Position Number: 21011670 Salary: $68,000.00 - $70,000.00 Posting Closing Date: 06/23/2026 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. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Legal Industries Government Administration 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr