Requisition No: 847894
Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title: PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21014256
Pay Plan: Pub.DefndrsJAC PIB
Position Number: 21014256
Salary: $67,000.00 - $70,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 08/27/2025
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Michael A. Graves, 5th Circuit Public Defender, overseeing a five-county circuit, is seeking entry level attorneys for our Citrus County office located in Inverness.
Salary range is from $67,000 to $70,000 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.

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.

• 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.