<p>Requisition No: 855509</p> <p>Agency: Justice Administrative Commission</p> <p>Working Title: PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 10TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21070264</p> <p>Pay Plan: Pub.DefndrsJAC PIB</p> <p>Position Number: 21070264</p> <p>Salary: $65,000.00 Starting</p> <p>Posting Closing Date: 09/23/2025</p> <p>Total Compensation Estimator Tool</p> <p>Assistant Public Defender - Entry Level, Appellate Division</p> <p>Annual Entry level Salary: $65,000; Competitive raises</p> <p>Geographic Location: Polk County/Remote</p> <p>Starting Date: approx.: Immediately</p> <p>SUMMARY OF DUTIES:</p> <ul> <li>Represent indigent persons in appellate process </li><li>Review and analyze client records on appeal </li><li>Identify errors and issues subject to appeal </li><li>Research and analyze case law </li><li>Draft persuasive briefs and other appellate documents </li><li>Advocate in appellate courts through oral arguments </li><li>Assist trial attorneys in framing and preserving issues for purposes of appeal </li><li>Perform related work as required </li><li>Remote work available after training is complete </li></ul> <p>ATTORNEY QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Active member in good standing with The Florida Bar </li><li>Preferred work experience of 2-10 years of experience in a related field (this can include internships and clinics for recent graduates) </li><li>Exceptional research, analytical, and writing skills </li><li>Strong computer skills including legal research </li><li>Ability to analyze legal documents and instruments </li><li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the staff and the appellate courts </li><li>Skilled in determining the proper course of action, presenting the facts and creating arguments </li><li>Ability to work independently and manage a busy task calendar </li></ul> <p>THE BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA:</p> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>Annual and Sick Leave benefits </li><li>Paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year </li><li>State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options </li><li>Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com) </li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts </li><li>Tuition waivers </li><li>And more </li></ul> <p>For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.</p> <p>THE BENEFITS OF WORKING IN THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT:</p> <ul> <li>Fun and friendly working environment </li><li>Remote options available after training is complete </li><li>Flexible work schedules to enable work-life balance </li><li>Skill training and opportunities for growth </li><li>Excellent research resources and a collaborative working environment </li></ul> <p>Polk, Hardee, and Highlands Counties are ideally located:</p> <ul> <li>On the I4 corridor midway between Tampa and Orlando </li><li>Less congested than major metropolitan areas </li><li>Less than an hour drive to the Gulf beaches and Florida's theme parks </li><li>Low cost of living </li><li>High quality schools </li><li>Beautiful Bok Tower, Legoland, and spring training home of the Detroit Tigers </li><li>World famous fishing and water sports on hundreds of lakes </li><li>See the real Florida in numerous state and local parks with hiking trails and bountiful wildlife </li></ul> <p>We are committed to protecting the rights of the accused in criminal appeals. If you are an appellate lawyer who is detailed oriented, works independently, and are passionate about helping others - this is the office for you.</p> <p>TO APPLY:</p> <p>Submit resume and writing sample to</p> <p>Office of the Public Defender - Tenth Judicial Circuit</p> <p>Tami Locke, Administrative Assistant</p> <p>P.O. Box 9000 - Drawer PD; Bartow, Florida 33831</p> <p>Email: pd10email@pd10.state.fl.us or 863-534-4355</p> <p>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.</p> <p>The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>BARTOW, FL, US, 33830</p>