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Requisition No: 876108 Agency: Justice Administrative Commission Working Title: PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21009353 Pay Plan: Pub.DefndrsJAC PIB Position Number: 21009353 Salary: $68,000.00 - $72,000.00 Posting Closing Date: 11/15/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool Michael A. Graves, 5th Circuit Public Defender, overseeing a five county circuit, is seeking an entry level attorney for our Marion County office located in Ocala. Salary range is from $68,000 to $70,000 with generous State of Florida benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer. Email resume directly to Shanna Wilson at swilson@ or through the People First Electronic system. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Providing effective and professional representation of individuals charged with misdemeanors and criminal traffic 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. 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: