PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 19TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21008891

State of Florida•Fort Pierce, FL

10d•$80,000

About The Position

Experienced trial lawyers are needed for the 19th Judicial Circuit Public Defenders Office. We have it all! CLE seminars, top-rated computer and video technology, competitive salaries, and full benefits. A career, not a job. Salary beginning at $80,000.

Requirements

Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience
be a member in good standing with The Florida Bar, license required

Benefits

State Group Health Insurance (premiums as low as $8.34 a month)
Enrollment in the Florida Retirement System
$25,000.00 life insurance policy
Annual leave - 13 days per year, increases with length of service
Sick leave - 13 days per year
Paid holidays – 13 days per year
Short-term disability insurance - paid by the State of Florida
State retirement benefits - 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) - Applies to pension plan members, and will result in a lump sum payment of accumulated benefits, for a period of up to eight years
Deferred compensation – option of saving portion of monthly salary in a tax-sheltered account
Opportunities to earn CLE credits and attend a variety of conferences
Florida Bar dues paid by the office every year