Requisition No:

883530

Agency:

Justice Administrative Commission Working Title:

PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT

•ASSISTANT

PUBLIC DEFENDER

•21000863

Pay Plan:

Pub.

DefndrsJAC Position Number:

21000863

Salary:

$75,000.00

•$85,000.00

Posting Closing Date:

03/11/2027 Total Compensation Estimator Tool Michael A. Graves, 5th Circuit Public Defender, overseeing a five county circuit, is seeking an experienced attorney for our Citrus County office, located in Inverness, Florida. Salary range is from $75,000 to $85,000 with generous State of Florida benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer. Email resume directly to Shanna Wilson at swilson@pdo5.org or through the People First Electronic system.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Providing effective and professional representation of individuals charged with felony criminal offenses; 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; Ability to manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining adequate levels of communication and attention to individual clients; Advising and counseling clients in order to achieve the best result possible in their case; establishing and maintaining a professional relationship with clients and the legal community; Utilizing innovative, holistic defense strategies to achieve the best outcome for clients.

QUALIFICATIONS

Licensed member of the Florida Bar, in good standing; Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; Professional demeanor and a desire for excellence in the practice of law; Dedication to serving clients and providing the best possible legal representation to our clients.

BENEFITS

State Group Insurance coverage options including health (premiums as low as $8.34 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 (2 plan options Pension or Investment); Monthly accrual of annual and sick leave hours; Approximately 13 paid holidays, based on our Circuit's Judicial Holiday calendar. 13 paid holidays, based on our Circuit's Judicial Holiday calendar. 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 canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Location:

INVERNESS, FL, US, 34450

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Nearest Major Market:

Inverness