Assistant Public Defender 1

Georgia Power Company; Georgia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Northeastern Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office in Georgia seeks an Assistant Public Defender 1 to represent indigent clients in criminal matters in Superior Court. The Assistant Public Defender 1 will manage case preparation through trial and appellate considerations.

Applicants must have a Juris Doctorate and be licensed in Georgia or eligible to sit for the Georgia Bar within one year of hire. This role requires zealous advocacy and strong legal judgment in complex cases.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university and license to practice law in the State of Georgia or eligibility to sit for the next Georgia Bar examination followed by Georgia Bar exam passage and licensure to practice law in the State of Georgia within one year of hiring.
• Applicants must be a current member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Represent indigent clients in criminal matters in Superior Court.
• Prepare and present cases, enter pleas, conduct legal research, and prepare complex documents and pleadings.
• Handle case strategy, investigation, motion practice, trial preparation, and courtroom advocacy.

Skills

Legal research

Trial preparation

Courtroom advocacy

Indigent defense

Education

Juris Doctorate

Georgia Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

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Job Title

Assistant Public Defender 1

Agency

Georgia Public Defender Council

Job Requisition ID

JR0000006763

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

The Northeastern Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Assistant Public Defender 1 serving Dawson County. The Assistant Public Defender 1 will represent indigent clients in criminal matters in Superior Court. This role requires a strong commitment to public defense and the ability to manage complex cases from preparation through trial or resolution. This Assistant Public Defender will be responsible for preparing and presenting cases and entering pleas, conducting legal research, preparing and presenting complex documents, pleading compilation, orders, etc. Applicants must be a current member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia.

Description of Duties

The Assistant Public Defender 1 is responsible for providing competent, diligent, and zealous legal representation to indigent clients. This position serves as an experienced attorney, handling serious and complex felony cases, including case strategy, investigation, motion practice, trial preparation, and courtroom advocacy. This role requires advanced legal judgment, strong trial skills, and the ability to navigate complex legal and factual issues. Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university and license to practice law in the State of Georgia or eligibility to sit for the next Georgia Bar examination followed by Georgia Bar exam passage and licensure to practice law in the State of Georgia within one (1) year of hiring or reciprocity (must obtain Law License).--Note: Some positions may not allow the eligibility clause

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.