Closing Date: 24th January, 2027

Description:

Michael A. Graves, Public Defender for Florida's Fifth Judicial Circuit, is seeking experienced attorneys for positions throughout the Circuit, including the following office locations:
Marion County Office – Ocala
Lake County Office – Tavares
Citrus County Office – Inverness

Salary range is from $77,000 to $80,000 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 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.