Criminal Law - Defense Attorney in Miami, FL

Government

Miami, FL

Criminal Law - Defense Attorney in Miami, FL

Attorney

No

Organization: Office of the Public Defender - Miami-Dade County
Position: Assistant Public Defender
Experience: Law school graduates with a license to practice law in Florida preferred
Salary: $70,000 starting salary
Location: Miami, Florida

H1: Join Our Team as an Assistant Public Defender in Miami-Dade County!
H2: Competitive Salary and Benefits Available

Are you a recent law school graduate looking for an exciting and rewarding career in criminal defense? Look no further than the Office of the Public Defender in Miami-Dade County! We are currently seeking Assistant Public Defenders to join our team and provide high quality representation to our clients.

Salary & Benefits:
- Starting salary of $70,000
- Health insurance with low monthly premiums for family plans
- 20 days of annual leave and 13 days of sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays per year
- $25,000 life insurance policy paid by the State of Florida
- Short-term disability insurance also paid by the State of Florida
- Optional employee-paid supplement insurance plans available
- State retirement benefits with vesting after 8 years in a pension plan or 1 year in the investment plan
- Deferred compensation option for tax-sheltered savings
- Extensive training and CLE credits
- Florida Bar dues reimbursed by the office
- Free tuition for a college course on a space-available basis

Job Description:
As an Assistant Public Defender, you will be responsible for providing high quality representation to our clients. This includes preparing each case efficiently and expeditiously, advising and counseling clients, and maintaining a professional relationship with each client. You will also work closely with investigators, mitigation and placement specialists, and other support staff to effectively handle cases. Seeking assistance from experts and demonstrating a professional demeanor are also key responsibilities. Additionally, you will assist the Public Defender in carrying out their duties.

Requirements/Qualifications:
- Law school graduates must be licensed to practice law in Florida
- Excellent verbal, computer, and communication skills
- Ability to write clearly and concisely
- Bilingual skills in English/Spanish and/or English/Creole are helpful but not required
- Participation in a law school trial advocacy course or litigation skills program preferred
- Willingness to interview clients in jails and juvenile detention facilities
- Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License, proof of automobile insurance, and a reliable vehicle for required travel

How to Apply:
If you are a Certified Legal Intern (CLI) interested in an attorney trainee position, complete the online application and email your resume and statement of interest to . Law school graduates can apply for attorney positions by completing the online application on our website and submitting a resume and writing sample to .

Attorney candidate hiring is a three-step process:
1. Screening – Qualified candidates will be screened by a hiring committee member through hypotheticals and scenarios.
2. Hiring Panel – Several assistant public defenders will interview and recommend the best candidates to the Public Defender.
3. Final Interview – Recommended candidates will have a final interview with the Public Defender.

To be considered for screening, complete the online Employment Application for Attorney Positions and submit a resume and writing sample to . Please do not mail or fax your application.

Join our team at the Office of the Public Defender in Miami-Dade County and make a difference in the lives of our clients. Apply today!