PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 9TH CIRCUIT- CLERK I - 21014631

Requisition No: 878837 Agency: Justice Administrative Commission Working Title: PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 9TH CIRCUIT- CLERK I - 21014631 Pay Plan: Public Defndrs JAC Position Number: 21014631 Salary: $37,000.00 Posting Closing Date: 08/31/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool Clerk - Public Defenders Office (PD9) Job title: Clerk Location: Orange County Terms: Full-time position Salary: 37,000 a year About us: The Public Defender's Office is a government agency that provides legal representation to individuals who cannot afford to hire a private attorney. Its attorneys, known as public defenders, are responsible for defending clients in criminal cases, ensuring their constitutional right to a fair trial. The office serves those charged with crimes, offering expert legal counsel and working to ensure that justice is accessible to everyone, regardless of financial means. About the role: The clerk performs administrative tasks and provides support to ensure the smooth operation of an office, business, or organization. Responsibilities: Handle correspondence, which may involve answering phone calls, emails, and directing inquiries to the appropriate personnel. Perform specific tasks or perform a broad range of duties. Requirements: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Good communication skills for dealing with clients, attorneys, and other professionals. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Ensuring accuracy and consistency. Spanish fluency preferred If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at View phone number on click.appcast.io on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io). 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.