Criminal Law - Defense Attorney in Fort Pierce, FL

14 views

Government

Fort Pierce, FL

Criminal Law - Defense Attorney in Fort Pierce, FL

Attorney

No

Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Pierce


H1: Join the Exciting Field of Criminal Law as an Assistant Public Defender in the 19th Judicial Circuit!
H2: Competitive Salary, Full Benefits, and Training Provided - Apply Today!

Bold Headlines:
- PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, CIRCUIT 19 - ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21000980
- Join the Exciting Field of Criminal Law as an Assistant Public Defender in the 19th Judicial Circuit!
- Competitive Salary, Full Benefits, and Training Provided - Apply Today!

Organization: Public Defender's Office, 19th Judicial Circuit
Department: N/A
Job Title: Assistant Public Defender
Experience: Must be a member in good standing with The Florida Bar, license required

Salary: $65,000 starting salary, plus annual benefits totaling $107,133

Job Description:
- Represent clients in criminal cases in the 19th Judicial Circuit
- Receive training and attend CLE seminars
- Utilize top-rated computer and video technology
- Competitive salary and full benefits provided
- Focus solely on the exciting and rewarding field of criminal law

Benefits:
- $65,000 starting salary
- Annual benefits totaling $107,133
- Employer health insurance contribution of $21,613
- Employer retirement contribution of $20,520
- $25,000 life insurance policy
- 13 days of annual leave and sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays per year
- Short-term disability insurance paid by the State of Florida
- State retirement benefits with 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) available for pension plan members
- Deferred compensation option for saving portion of monthly salary in a tax-sheltered account
- Opportunities to earn CLE credits and attend conferences
- Florida Bar dues paid by the office every year

Locations: Ft. Pierce (St. Lucie County), Stuart (Martin County), Vero (Indian River County), Okeechobee (Okeechobee County)

Requirements:
- Must be a member in good standing with The Florida Bar
- Valid license required

To apply, email resume and cover letter to:

Equal Opportunity Employer:
- The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer
- Discrimination or violence in the workplace will not be tolerated

Reasonable Accommodations:
- Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center in advance
- Accommodations will be provided if necessary

Drug-Free Workplace:
- The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace
- All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act

Note:
- 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 cancelled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

Jun 09, 2025
Jan 21, 2025
Apply for this Attorney job

Upload Resume:

Apply Later
Email   |   Print

The #1 legal job board in the United States year after year!

Tell us where to send your access instructions:

paywall sign up popp