Requisition No: 874097
Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title: PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 3RD CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21009812
Pay Plan: Pub.DefndrsJAC PIB
Position Number: 21009812
Salary: $75,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 10/14/2026
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LAW OFFICES OF CLIFF WILSON JR.
THIRD CIRCUIT PUBLIC DEFENDER
Position: Assistant Public Defender - Attorney
Location: Live Oak, Florida
Are you tired of the hustle and bustle of life in the big City??? Does quiet, country living with great schools and a lower cost of living speak to you???? Well, the Law Offices of Cliff Wilson Jr., Public Defender, Third Circuit, has an awesome opportunity for an Attorney in our office in Live Oak. The position is a Felony trial position in our Suwannee County office for one of the other Counties within the Third Circuit. We have a very supportive, team atmosphere with many seasoned Trial Lawyers to help you succeed as criminal defense practitioner. Our area offers a charming, small-town atmosphere with many outdoor activities available in our Circuit, including Florida’s beautiful Nature Coast, several rivers, including 200 miles of the historic Suwannee River, numerous springs, hiking, camping and a nationally known music park and campground. While we offer a traffic jam free commute, we are also within an easy drive of several metropolitan areas, including Jacksonville, Gainesville, Valdosta, and Tallahassee.
A successful candidate should have good communication skills and be able to work well under pressure. We are a small, selective office and we expect our personnel to be professional, courteous and friendly. An applicant must be a member in good standing with the Florida Bar or have taken the Florida Bar exam. A valid Driver’s license is also required. Minimum starting salary for a Florida Bar member is $75,000.00 but will be commensurate with experience. Applications will be accepted through People First and should include a cover letter and resume or may be emailed directly to cwilson@flpd3.com
Benefits of working for the State of Florida
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The total compensation package for our employees features a highly competitive set of benefits including:
Annual and Sick Leave;
Retirement plan options;
Life Insurance coverage;
Comprehensive Health and Prescription options;
State Group Insurance coverage options, including dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
Tuition reimbursement/waivers for some State College courses;
Law School debt forgiveness opportunities.
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.
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.
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.
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