PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 20TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21013878 at State of Florid[...]

PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 20th Circuit – Assistant Public Defender Salary: $70,000 (starting) per year. Location: Fort Myers, FL 33901; Naples, FL 34112.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Accepting, researching, and preparing each case efficiently and expeditiously. Advising and counseling each client regarding plea offers, client’s rights and options, strategies, sentencing, appellate rights, etc. Establishing and maintaining a professional relationship with each client, family, witness, and court personnel. Maintaining open lines of communications with clients and their families, witnesses, and court personnel. Involving investigators, interns and other support staff appropriately. Seeking assistance from experts appropriate to the case. Demonstrating maturity and a professional demeanor at all times. Exercising sound judgment to achieve desired results. Handling emergency assignments when needed. Attending and participating in training seminars, division meetings, and staffing sessions. Abiding by all Public Defender policies and procedures outlined in manual and performing other related work as required.

ABILITY TO

Communicate effectively and professionally with clients and staff. Use correct English grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Follow written and oral instructions and procedures. Exhibit sound judgment and good listening skills. Handle matters with integrity and confidentiality. Plan and prepare reports, correspondence, and charts in a variety of formats. Use personal computer and general office equipment. Be extremely organized, establish priorities, and meet deadlines. Maintain an effective filing system. Manage multiple assignments simultaneously including long- and short-range projects. Be flexible in work assignments and processes based upon need. Travel to various locations throughout the circuit for assignments and training. Effectively utilize Microsoft Word and Outlook.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Juris Doctorate.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures, legal documents and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and transcripts.

REASONING ABILITY

Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Must be able to evaluate problems, isolate key issues, research and develop alternative solutions.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Florida Driver’s license. Florida Bar License (required).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level for this position is moderate.

EQUIPMENT UTILIZED

Personal computers, printers, copiers, scanners, telephones, calculators, cell phone. Job Type Full-time. Benefits Access to the Florida Retirement System. Health/Dental/Vision/Life insurance. Generous Paid Time Off. Paid Holidays. Tuition waiver. Employee Assistance Program. Schedule Flexible; Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm. Location Fort Myers, FL 33901; Naples, FL 34112. Equal Opportunity Statements The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. The Law Offices of the Public Defender, 20th Judicial Circuit, is an equal opportunity provider and employer. 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 in advance. Employees of the Office of the Public Defender are at‑will employees. This document does not create an employment contract and may be revised or rescinded at any time at the sole discretion of the Public Defender. This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. #J-18808-Ljbffr Downtown Boulder Partnership