PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 19TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21008891
People First Service Center, Vero Beach, FL, United States
PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 19TH CIRCUIT – ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER – 21008891
Public Defender’s Office of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit seeks experienced trial lawyers to serve as Assistant Public Defender. Competitive salary starting at $80,000 and full benefits.
Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience and be a member in good standing with the Florida Bar. License required. For details, visit www.pd19.org. EEOC.
Benefits include:
State Group Health Insurance (premiums as low as $8.34 a month)
Enrollment in the Florida Retirement System
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 (vision, dental, cancer, hospitalization, disability)
Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) – lump sum payment for up to eight years
Deferred compensation – option of saving portion of monthly salary in a tax‑sheltered account
Opportunities to earn CLE credits and attend conferences
Florida Bar dues paid by the office each year
Hiring locations: Ft. Pierce (St. Lucie County), Stuart (Martin County), Vero (Indian River County), Okeechobee (Okeechobee County).
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with FRS at 1‑844‑377‑1888 regarding how re‑employment may affect your benefits.
Candidates requiring reasonable accommodation must notify the hiring authority or the People First Service Center (1‑866‑663‑4735) in advance.
All employees are subject to drug testing in accordance with Florida Law. The State of Florida is an EEO employer (Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F.S.).
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Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience and be a member in good standing with the Florida Bar. License required. For details, visit www.pd19.org. EEOC.
Benefits include:
State Group Health Insurance (premiums as low as $8.34 a month)
Enrollment in the Florida Retirement System
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 (vision, dental, cancer, hospitalization, disability)
Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) – lump sum payment for up to eight years
Deferred compensation – option of saving portion of monthly salary in a tax‑sheltered account
Opportunities to earn CLE credits and attend conferences
Florida Bar dues paid by the office each year
Hiring locations: Ft. Pierce (St. Lucie County), Stuart (Martin County), Vero (Indian River County), Okeechobee (Okeechobee County).
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with FRS at 1‑844‑377‑1888 regarding how re‑employment may affect your benefits.
Candidates requiring reasonable accommodation must notify the hiring authority or the People First Service Center (1‑866‑663‑4735) in advance.
All employees are subject to drug testing in accordance with Florida Law. The State of Florida is an EEO employer (Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F.S.).
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