State of Florida · 4 months ago
PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 19TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21000138
Fort Pierce, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $80K/yr
3+ years expThe State of Florida is seeking experienced trial lawyers for the Public Defender's Office, 19th Judicial Circuit. The role involves representing clients in criminal cases and requires a minimum of three years of experience and membership in good standing with The Florida Bar.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Represent clients in criminal cases
Prepare legal documents and arguments
Conduct legal research and analysis
Attend court hearings and trials
Negotiate plea agreements
Qualification
Required
Must have a minimum of 3 years' experience
Be a member in good standing with The Florida Bar
License required
Benefits
State Group Health Insurance (premiums as low as $8.34 a month)
Enrollment in the Florida Retirement System
$25,000.00 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, and will result in a lump sum payment of accumulated benefits, for a period of up to five years
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
Company
State of Florida
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