Public Defender's Office, 1St Circuit - Assistant Public Defender

PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 1ST CIRCUIT - ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER -

Date:
Jan 23, 2026

Requisition No: 868839

Agency:
Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title:

PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 1ST CIRCUIT - ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER -

Agency:
Office of the Public Defender, First Circuit

Position:
Attorney (Assistant Public Defender)

Salary:
Based Upon Experience (minimum $70,000.00 annually and a generous benefits package)

PUBLIC DEFENDER’s office in Pensacola, Florida, is seeking an ATTORNEY to handle misdemeanor cases. Excellent opportunity to gain trial experience. Our attorneys manage a reasonable caseload, enjoy professional independence, yet receive strong support from our office administration and senior attorneys which allows you to maintain a healthy balance between your personal and professional life.

Preference given to members in good standing of The Florida Bar.

The Public Defender's Office has protected the Constitution and the rights of Florida citizens since the landmark Supreme Court case, Gideon v. Wainwright. Our office is responsible for providing legal counsel, when appointed by the Court, to those accused of criminal offenses who cannot afford to hire a lawyer, performing as trial counsel by representing defendants during courtroom proceedings, researching case law, communicating with defendant to determine trial strategy such as cross-examination procedures, witness selection, jury selection, testimony decisions and opening and closing arguments.

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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 . 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.

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