LAW OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDERCareer & Internship Opportunities

The primary responsibility of the Legal Assistant is to provide highly efficient and professional clerical duties to the agency and legal staff. Duties include, but are not limited to type with speed and accuracy. Prepare and file motions, orders and subpoenas for both depositions and trials. Keep attorney’s appointment calendar and maintain schedules of meetings, appointments and hearings.

Handle calls regarding cases and court hearings. Prepares documents for filing. Maintains confidential case follow-up and other essential legal records and files. Creates correspondence and other materials on general or legal subjects; types routine acknowledgments in response to inquiries.

Assists clients as necessary. Prepares general legal forms and pleadings independently. Coordinate and schedule depositions, appointments and miscellaneous hearing dates.

The Law Office of the Public Defender offers a variety of employment benefits including paid vacation, sick leave and holidays. Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits. As well as supplemental dental, vision, life, disability and hospitalization insurance. In addition, employees are offered promotional opportunities, continuing legal education and tuition-free college courses.

The Law Office of the Public Defender has a harassment-free workplace policy and professional conduct requirement. Employees must practice safe workplace procedures and follow policies and procedures regarding confidentiality and honesty.

The Law Office of the Public Defender is nestled in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale, located in Broward County. Our offices are just minutes away from beautiful beaches, diverse dining experiences, and an array of artistic and cultural activities.

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