PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 7TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21004423

Overview

The Office of the Public Defender 7th Judicial Circuit, in Florida, is seeking an attorney for a position located in the 7th Judicial Circuit (Volusia, Flagler, Putnam, and St. Johns County). This role is for an Assistant Public Defender - 21004423.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of an assistant public defender is to provide effective and professional representation to people charged with criminal offenses.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be a member in good standing with the Florida Bar or have either passed or recently sat for the Florida Bar Exam and have cleared Character and Fitness.
• Juris Doctorate required.

Benefits

Employment Details

Salary : $70,000.00; Posting Closing Date : 10 / 29 / 2025

Minimum 70,000 per year with additional consideration with experience.

Applications and / or resumes (writing samples may be included) may be emailed to employment@pd7.org or will be accepted through the People First Electronic system.

Education And Experience

Juris Doctorate. If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with FRS about how re-employment may affect benefits.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.

Job Function And Industry

State of Florida – Equal Opportunity Employer

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