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Job Description
Requisition No:844627
Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title: PUBLIC DEFENDERS OFFICE 13TH CIRCUIT ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER
Pay Plan: Pub.DefndrsJAC PIB
Position Number:
Salary: $76000.00 $93540.00
Posting Closing Date: 07/10/2025
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The Law Office of Lisa B. McLean Public Defender for the 13th Judicial Circuit in Hillsborough County Florida is seeking passionate and dedicated attorneys to join our team in our Tampa office. We are looking to fill multiple postgraduation positions for entrylevel attorneys. If you are committed to providing excellent legal representation to indigent clients and eager to develop your skills as a trial attorney we want to hear from you!
Available Positions:
- EntryLevel Attorneys: Attorneys who have passed the Florida Bar Exam and have been cleared to practice in Florida.
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive Training:
- Structured onboarding and training program including classroom instruction and courtroom training.
- A formalized mentorship program pairing attorneys with an experienced mentor at each stage of practice.
- Participation in case management training incorporating National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA) mock trials.
- Transitional training for promotions between bureaus.
- Ongoing Professional Development:
- Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits earned inhouse with additional opportunities to attend external training through organizations like the Florida Public Defender Association (FPDA) Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL) and National Association for Public Defense (NAPD).
- Mentorship from highly skilled trial attorneys providing handson guidance during live trials to develop trial advocacy skills.
- Student Loan Forgiveness:
- Our office is a qualifying employer for the Federal Student Aid Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). Learn more about this program and whether your student loans qualify for forgiveness on the PSLF webpage.
- Supportive Work Environment:
- We invest in and value our attorneys as they are key to our ability to provide exceptional legal representation to our clients.
- We offer a competitive benefits package career growth opportunities and a supportive environment where attorneys can thrive professionally.
Why Tampa Tampa is an exciting place to live and work offering a vibrant blend of culture outdoor activities and entertainment. With sunny weather beautiful beaches a dynamic riverwalk worldclass theme parks and a thriving arts scene Tampa has something for everyone. Plus enjoy yearround sports action with our winning teams!
Qualifications:
- Must have a strong interest in criminal defense litigation.
- Must be passionate about public service and working with indigent clients.
- Entrylevel candidates should have either passed or recently sat for the Florida Bar Exam and have cleared Character and Fitness.
To Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to Human Resources at . In your cover letter be sure to explain why you are interested in working with the Public Defenders Office in Hillsborough County and what draws you to criminal defense law.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) please check with the FRS at on how your current benefits may be affected if you are reemployed 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. Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a DrugFree workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455 F.S. DrugFree Workplace Act.
Employment Type
Full Time
