Criminal Law - Defense Attorney in Inverness, FL

Government

Inverness, FL

Criminal Law - Defense Attorney in Inverness, FL

Attorney

No

Job Title: Assistant Public Defender - Entry Level

Job Responsibilities:
Assistant Public Defenders employed by the organization provide legal representation to individuals charged with criminal offenses who cannot afford to hire an attorney. Key responsibilities include:

- 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.
- Managing a high-volume caseload while maintaining adequate levels of communication and attention to individual clients.
- Advising and counseling clients to achieve the best result possible in their case.
- Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with clients and the legal community.
- Utilizing innovative, holistic defense strategies to achieve the best outcome for clients.

Education and Experience Information:
- Applicants must be in good standing with the Florida Bar.
- Applicants who have completed the Florida Bar exam and are awaiting results will also be considered.
- 3rd year law students who are scheduled to take the Florida Bar are eligible to apply.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.
- Professional demeanor and a desire for excellence in the practice of law are essential.
- Dedication to serving clients and providing the best possible legal representation is required.

Salary Information:
- The pay for this full-time position is $67, - $70, per year.

Benefits:
- State Group Insurance coverage options including health (premiums as low as 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 with two plan options: Pension or Investment.
- Monthly accrual of annual and sick leave hours.
- Approximately 13 paid holidays, based on the Circuit’s Judicial Holiday calendar.

Additional Information:
- The position is full-time, scheduled Monday to Friday.
- Work location is in person.
- The organization is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- The organization uses e-verify to determine the eligibility of employees to work in the US.

License/Certification Required:
- FL Bar Card (Active member of the FL Bar) is required.