PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 19TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21000138
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Summary
About the Role
About You
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a trial lawyer.
- Member in good standing with The Florida Bar.
- Experience in criminal defense.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Benefits
- State Group Health Insurance (premiums as low as $8.34 a month)
- Enrollment in the Florida Retirement System
- $25,000 life insurance policy
- 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 available (vision, dental, cancer, hospitalization, and disability)
- Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) - Applies to pension plan members
- Deferred compensation – option of saving portion of monthly salary in a tax-sheltered account
- Opportunities to earn CLE credits and attend a variety of conferences
- Florida Bar dues paid by the office every year
Join Florida’s talented workforce to fulfill your professional goals and achieve a meaningful career. Our talented public servants work hard to serve more than 19 million residents across Florida, and you, too, can realize success in the Sunshine State. Working in Florida’s state government means being responsive to the issues impacting the taxpayers of our state. Florida’s state government boasts both fast-paced work environments in which critical thinking and creative problem-solving are a must as well as steady employment opportunities that prize consistent service to our state’s residents. In some positions, state employment means being able to influence policy decisions and help implement change. In others, state employment means being the reliable resource that our taxpayers have come to expect from Florida’s public servants. All positions offer the ability to gain valuable experience quickly, improving your overall skillset. The State of Florida is seeking individuals with leadership skills, creativity and dedication to their fellow Floridians and individuals who recognize the professional development opportunities and achievements possible through state service. Florida boasts the third largest population in the country and is richly diverse in both population and landscape. With an award-winning park system, warm weather and beautiful bodies of water, Florida is the perfect environment for recreational activities and outdoor enthusiasts. Our favorable tax climate means your income goes further and our business-friendly policies foster private sector growth. Joining Florida’s talented, diverse workforce provides the opportunity to achieve your professional goals while living in a state that values quality of life, culture and recreation. For employment opportunities with the State of Florida, visit https://jobs.myflorida.com.