PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21000863

PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21000863

Date: Oct 13, 2026

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Requisition No: 883530

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21000863

Pay Plan: Pub.DefndrsJAC

Position Number: 21000863

Salary: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 03/11/2027

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Michael A. Graves, 5th Circuit Public Defender , overseeing a five county circuit, is seeking an experienced attorney for our Citrus County office, located in Inverness, Florida.

Salary range is from $75,000 to $85,000 with generous State of Florida benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Email resume directly to Shanna Wilson atswilson@pdo5.orgor through the People First Electronic system.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Providing effective and professional representation of individuals charged with felony criminal 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.

+ 13 paid holidays, based on our Circuit’s Judicial Holiday calendar.

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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:

INVERNESS, FL, US, 34450

Nearest Major Market:Inverness