PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21009353

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Requisition No: 873194 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: 09/30/2026: Total Compensation Estimator Tool: Michael A. Graves, 5th Circuit Public Defender, overseeing a five county circuit, is seeking entry level attorneys for the following office locations: Marion County Office – Ocala Hernando County Office – Brooksville: Citrus County Office – Inverness: Salary range is from $68,000 to $72,000 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 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 ma...