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PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 19TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21008891

People First Service Center, Florida, NY, 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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