Working Title: PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 19TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21013507
Pay Plan: Pub.DefndrsJAC PIB
Position Number: 21013507
Salary: $65,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 08/22/2024
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PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 19TH CIRCUIT-ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER – 013507
Why watch it on TV when you can live it every day in the exciting field of criminal law! The drama of the courtroom can be a reality for you as an Assistant Public Defender in the 19th Judicial Circuit. We provide training, CLE seminars, top-rated computer and video technology, competitive salaries, full benefits and pay all overhead while you are able to focus on this exciting and rewarding field. You won’t be bored! Must be a member in good standing with The Florida Bar, license required. Visit us at www.pd19.org EEOC.
Salaries And Benefits
Starting Salary for an Assistant Public Defender $65,000
Plus, The Following Annual Benefits
Employer Health Insurance Contribution $21,613
(Employee responsibility - $8.34/month for individual)
Employer Retirement Contribution $20,520
Total Annual Salary and Benefits: $107,133
Additional Benefits
$25,000.00 life insurance policy
Annual leave - 13 days per year, increases with length of service
Sick leave - 13 days per year
Paid holidays – 13 days per year
Short-term disability insurance - paid by the State of Florida
State retirement benefits - vesting after 8 years in pension plan or 1 year in the investment plan
Optional employee paid supplement insurance plans available (vision, dental, cancer, hospitalization, and disability)
Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) - Applies to pension plan members, and will result in a lump sum payment of accumulated benefits, for a period of up to five years
Deferred compensation – option of saving portion of monthly salary in a tax-sheltered account
Opportunities to earn CLE credits and attend a variety of conferences
Florida Bar dues paid by the office every year
Hiring for Ft. Pierce (St. Lucie County), Stuart (Martin County), Vero (Indian River County), Okeechobee (Okeechobee County)
To apply, email resume and cover letter to: Didi.Dickson@pd19.org
Honorable Diamond R. Litty
216 South Second Street
Ft. Pierce, FL 34950
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