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Assistant Federal Public Defender
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A Court Administrator manages operations and administrative work for a local, state or federal court. Coordinates scheduling for court cases and manages record keeping. Works with judges and directs the work of administrative staff.
$152,082 / year median in Florida
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Assistant Federal Public Defender Florida Middle Federal Public Defender Jacksonville, FL Job Details $76,748 - $197,100 a year 19 hours ago Qualifications Legal advocacy Legal writing Writing skills Legal research Full Job Description Job Details for Assistant Federal Public Defender Court Name/Organization Florida Middle Federal Public Defender Overview of the Position The Federal Public Defender for the Middle District of Florida is accepting applications for an Assistant Federal Public Defender in the Trial Unit at the Jacksonville office. The Trial Unit represents indigent persons charged with criminal offenses in the U.S. District Court. The successful candidate must have a demonstrated commitment to indigent defense, excellent oral advocacy, and solid legal research and writing skills. The successful candidate should expect to defend and litigate federal criminal offenses involving guns, drugs, violent crimes, sex offenses, and complex conspiracies and fraud, among other crimes. The successful candidate must be prepared to zealously advocate for our clients who are often facing mandatory minimum and life sentences. Preference is given to applicants with criminal trial experience and preferably for more than five years. Location Jacksonville, FL Opening and Closing Dates 08/21/2026 - 09/11/2026 Appointment Type Permanent Salary $76,748 - $197,100 Announcement Number #2026-023 The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.