Assistant Public Defender 1 — Coweta Circuit

Gapubdef; Newnan, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Public Defender Council in Newnan, GA seeks an Assistant Public Defender 1 to provide zealous representation to indigent clients in Superior Court. The role requires a Juris Doctorate and Georgia Bar eligibility within one year of hire.

Coweta Judicial Circuit Public Defender Office will provide training and mentoring. Qualified applicants should apply online and email a cover letter with resume to Kate Barnett at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university.
• License to practice law in Georgia or eligibility to sit for the Georgia Bar exam within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients in Superior Court.
• Perform beginning-level professional legal work and assist in routine cases.
• Maintain solid case management and participate in in-house training and mentoring.

Skills

Juris Doctorate

Public defense

Case management

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

## Attorney 1Apply: Newnan: Full time: Posted 19 Days Ago: End Date: November 2, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): JR0000004078Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career! **Job Title:**Attorney 1**Agency:**Georgia Public Defender Council**Job Requisition ID:**JR0000004078**Shift:**Day (United States of America)**Compensation Details:**$70,000.00**Job Description:****Do you have a strong commitment to public defense?**The Coweta Judicial Circuit Public Defender Office is seeking to hire an Assistant Public Defender 1 to provide zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients with criminal cases in Superior Court. The position is in our Newnan, GA office. All applicants must meet the qualifications and have the necessary skills to perform the job duties and responsibilities for the position. Solid case management skills and prior experience are preferred. The Coweta Circuit provides in-house training, mentoring and covers State Bar dues.Candidates must possess a Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university and be a current member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia or be eligible to sit for the next Georgia Bar Exam.Interested applicants should apply on https://careers.georgia.gov/ and email a cover letter and resume to Kate Barnett at [e-mail] of Duties: The Assistant Public Defender 1 will provide competent and zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients. This position performs beginning-level professional legal work and may assist in cases of routine complexity. 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.