Closing Date: 22nd October, 2026
Description:
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
- Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
- State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
- Flexible Spending Accounts
Minimum 73,500 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The primary responsibility of assistant public defenders 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. Also accepting applicants that are sitting for all 2026 Florida Bar exams.
Education and Experience:
Juris Doctorate
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.
