Requisition No: 871576
Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title: PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 8TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21006742
Pay Plan: Pub.DefndrsJAC PIB
Position Number: 21006742
Salary: $65,000.00 +
Posting Closing Date: 03/31/2026
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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Assistant Public Defender
Opening Date: Immediate Closing Date: Until filled
The Law Office of Stacy A. Scott, 8th Circuit Public Defender, is seeking both entry-level and experienced attorneys for the position of Assistant Public Defender. Stacy A. Scott is an elected official who has a constitutional duty to provide excellent legal representation to people charged with criminal offenses who cannot afford to hire an attorney. Her office employs nearly 40 lawyers plus investigators, a full time social worker, and other legal support staff to assist with the more than 15,000 cases handled each year in the six counties that make up the 8th Circuit.
This position would be in Gainesville, Bronson, or Starke, FL.
Position Type Full time, Assistant Public Defender position
Assistant Public Defenders provide highly effective and professional representation to our clients. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Requirements/Qualifications:
How to Apply: Complete a State of Florida Employment Application at https://publicdefender.alachuacounty.us/employment.html and submit your resume, cover letter and writing sample, all in PDF format, to application@pdo8.org Please include information in your cover letter to support your qualifications for this position.
Salary and benefits: Salary commensurate with experience, and include an excellent benefits package, with a starting minimum of salary $65,000 for members of the Florida Bar commensurate with experience.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority. Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
Veterans are encouraged to apply.
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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