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PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER – 21008406 Jobs in Ocala, FL at The State of Florida
Requisition No: 880348
Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title: PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER – 21008406
Pay Plan: Pub.DefndrsJAC
Position Number: 21008406
Salary: $77,000.00 – $80,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 01/24/2027
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Michael A. Graves, Public Defender for Florida’s Fifth Judicial Circuit, is seeking experienced attorneys for positions throughout the Circuit, including the following office locations:
Marion County Office – Ocala
Lake County Office – Tavares
Citrus County Office – Inverness
Salary range is from $77,000 to $80,000 with generous State of Florida benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Email resume directly to Shanna Wilson at [email protected] or through the People First Electronic system.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Providing effective and professional representation of individuals charged with misdemeanors and criminal traffic offenses;
Zealously advocating for each client through critical analysis of cases, motion practice, and jury trials;
Preparing each case efficiently and effectively utilizing office and community resources;
Ability to manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining adequate levels of communication and attention to individual clients;
Advising and counseling clients in order to achieve the best result possible in their case; establishing and maintaining a professional relationship with clients and the legal community;
Utilizing innovative, holistic defense strategies to achieve the best outcome for clients.
QUALIFICATIONS
Licensed member of the Florida Bar, in good standing;
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
Professional demeanor and a desire for excellence in the practice of law;
Dedication to serving clients and providing the best possible legal representation to our clients.
BENEFITS
State Group Insurance coverage options including health (premiums as low as $8.34 a month), $25,000 life policy (at no charge), dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and various other supplemental insurance options;
Enrollment in the Florida Retirement System (2 plan options – Pension or Investment);
Monthly accrual of annual and sick leave hours;
Approximately 13 paid holidays, based on our Circuit’s Judicial Holiday calendar.
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
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 (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Location:
OCALA, FL, US, 34475 INVERNESS, FL, US, 34450 TAVARES, FL, US, 32778
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Nearest Major Market: Ocala
Title: PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER – 21008406
Company: The State of Florida
Location: Ocala, FL
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