PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 1ST CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21004225

PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 1ST CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21004225 Requisition No: 876797 Agency: Justice Administrative Commission Working Title: PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 1ST CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21004225 Agency: Office of the Public Defender, First Circuit Position Attorney (Assistant Public Defender) Salary Based Upon Experience (minimum $70,000.00 annually and a generous benefits package) Description Immediate Hire. Office of the Public Defender, First Judicial Circuit has attorney positions open in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton Counties. Starting salary is $70,000 minimum with higher pay based on experience. We are hiring misdemeanor and felony attorneys in our offices in the following cities: Fort Walton Beach (Okaloosa County) Defuniak Springs (Walton County) This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain trial experience. Attorneys manage a reasonable caseload, enjoy professional independence, and receive strong support from office administration and senior attorneys, allowing a healthy work‑life balance. Training includes membership in the Florida Public Defender Association (FPDA), paid travel to continuing education seminars, and CLE credits. Benefits include state retirement system and health/hospitalization, life, and disability insurance coverage. Preference given to candidates who are members in good standing of the Florida Bar. Attorney candidates sitting for the next Florida Bar exam are encouraged to apply. Employer has a harassment‑free workplace policy requiring honesty, confidentiality, and professional conduct. Employees must uphold confidentiality requirements of all host software programs and practice safe workplace procedures. Responsibilities Provide legal counsel to accused individuals who cannot afford a lawyer, represent defendants during courtroom proceedings, research case law, communicate with defendants to determine trial strategy, cross‑examination procedures, witness and jury selection, testimony decisions, and opening and closing arguments. Benefits and Other Employer supports a drug‑free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Florida law. The State of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Candidate requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority prior to an interview. Information about retirement and benefits for Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirees is available; consult FRS for potential impact of re‑employment with the State of Florida. #J-18808-Ljbffr State-of-Florida