State of Florida · 4 months ago
PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 20TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21011028
Fort Myers, FL
Contract
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$74K/yr - $74K/yrThe State of Florida is seeking qualified Assistant Public Defender applicants for the Law Offices of the Public Defender, 20th Judicial Circuit. The role involves providing professional representation to indigent individuals accused of a crime, with responsibilities including case preparation, client counseling, and maintaining professional relationships with clients and court personnel.
Government Administration
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
Qualification
Required
A Florida Bar license is required to be placed in the Assistant Public Defender role
Current Florida Bar members are eligible to apply
Applicants who are awaiting admission to the Florida Bar may also be interviewed
Applicants who are registered (or who plan to register) to take Florida Bar examination may apply
Juris Doctorate
Valid Florida Driver's license
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures, legal documents and governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence and transcripts
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
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients and staff
Ability to use correct English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Ability to 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
Benefits
Access to the Florida Retirement System
Health/Dental/Vision/Life insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Tuition waiver
Employee Assistance Program
Company
State of Florida
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