PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 10TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21078030

 

Assistant Public Defender – Appellate Division

Annual Starting Salary: $65,000; Competitive raises

Geographic Location: Polk County

Starting Date: approx.: Immediately

 

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

• Represent indigent persons in appellate process
• Review and analyze client’s record on appeal
• Identify errors and issues subject to appeal
• Research and analyze case law
• Draft persuasive briefs and other appellate documents
• Advocate in appellate courts through oral arguments
• Assist trial attorneys in framing and preserving issues for purposes of appeal
• Performs related work as required.

 

ATTORNEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active member in good standing with The Florida Bar
• Reside in the 10th Circuit or surrounding community within a reasonable time of accepting employment, an experienced appellate attorney may have the opportunity to work remotely.
• Good knowledge of criminal law and procedure
• Good knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of legal research and investigation
• Good knowledge of judicial procedures and the Rules of Evidence
• Exceptional research, analytical, and writing skills
• Strong computer skills including legal research
• Ability to analyze legal documents and instruments
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the staff and the appellate courts
• Good skills in determining proper courses of action and presentation of facts and arguments
• Ability to manage a high volume caseload while maintaining adequate levels of communication and attention to individual clients.
• Commitment to public service and protecting the rights of the criminally accused

 

THE BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

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• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

 

THE BENEFITS OF WORKING IN THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT:

Polk, Hardee, and Highlands Counties are ideally located:

• On the I4 corridor midway between Tampa and Orlando
• Less congested than major metropolitan areas
• Less than an hour drive to the Gulf beaches and Florida’s theme parks
• Low cost of living
• High quality schools
• Beautiful Bok Tower, Legoland, and spring training home of the Detroit Tigers