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Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title: PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE, 17TH CIRCUIT-ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER- 21003525
Position Number: 21003525
Salary: $100,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 02/01/2024
ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER MAJOR CRIMES POSITION
The Broward County Public Defender’s Office seeks applicants for the full-time position of a major crimes/capital defender. Capital Defenders provide trial representation to indigent defendant’s charged with death penalty eligible offenses. Preference will be given to attorneys who meet qualifications under Rule 3.112 Fla.R.Crim. P. The office is committed to providing effective assistance of counsel in accordance with the ABA guidelines for the appointment and performance of defense counsel in death penalty cases.
The office is in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and the Capital Defender will handle cases for defendants charged in Broward County only. The selected applicant will be responsible for strategic litigation involved in the direct representation of Capital Defendants beginning with arrest and detention within the circuit. Following a client’s indictment for murder, the Capital Defender will handle all litigation through the resolution of the case. Additionally, the attorney will attend training relating to capital punishment and engaging in special projects relating to the death penalty.
The Capital Defender works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and the laws in the State of Florida.
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Interest candidates should send: 1) cover letter discussing the interest in capital defense work and qualifications for this position; 2) resume; 3) three professional references; and 4) a writing sample to [email protected]
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.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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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