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Salary: The starting salary for this position is $70,000 - $78,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications. This is a full-time, exempt position. Benefits: APD provides an excellent array of benefits, including: Paid holidays and annual leave Paid sick leave PTO accrual Tuition waiver program Participates in the Florida Retirement System Health, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance available Flexible spending accounts for healthcare a
Assistant Public Defender The candidate work includes: prepares cases for defense of indigent persons charged with criminal offenses; interviews clients and prospective witnesses; prepares or oversees the drafting of briefs, memoranda, pleadings, and other legal papers; conducts legal research; represents misdemeanor, felony, or juvenile clients in court arraignments, pre-trial hearings, trials, dispositions, and other proceedings; interviews clients in custody and makes ini
Assistant Public Defender– Appellate Division The candidate will represent indigent persons in appellate process; review and analyze client’s record on appeal; identify errors and issues subject to appeal; research and analyze case law; draft persuasive briefs and other appellate documents; advocate in appellate courts through oral arguments; assist trial attorneys in framing and preserving issues for purposes of appeal. Must be an active member and in good standing with...
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication, including written, oral and electronic communication. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective public relations and community outreach. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective training and development. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective data collection and analysis. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective problem-solving and decision-makin