PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 19TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER Job at Florida

Assistant Public Defender - 19th Circuit

Experienced trial lawyers are needed for the 19th Judicial Circuit Public Defenders Office. We have it all! CLE seminars, top-rated computer and video technology, competitive salaries, and full benefits. A career, not a job. Salary beginning at $80,000.

Must have a minimum of 3 years' experience and be a member in good standing with The Florida Bar, license required. Visit us at www.pd19.org EEOC.

Benefits include:

• State Group Health Insurance (premiums as low as $8.34 a month)
• Enrollment in the Florida Retirement System
• $25,000.00 life insurance policy
• Annual leave - 13 days per year, increases with length of service
• Sick leave - 13 days per year
• Paid holidays 13 days per year
• Short-term disability insurance - paid by the State of Florida
• State retirement benefits - vesting after 8 years in pension plan or 1 year in the investment plan
• Optional employee paid supplement insurance plans available (vision, dental, cancer, hospitalization, and disability)
• Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) - Applies to pension plan members, and will result in a lump sum payment of accumulated benefits, for a period of up to five years
• Deferred compensation option of saving portion of monthly salary in a tax-sheltered account
• Opportunities to earn CLE credits and attend a variety of conferences
• Florida Bar dues paid by the office every year

Hiring for Ft. Pierce (St. Lucie County), Stuart (Martin County), Vero (Indian River County), Okeechobee (Okeechobee County)

To apply, email resume and cover letter to: Didi.Dickson@pd19.org