Assistant Public Defender 1 — Northeastern Circuit

Gapubdef; Georgia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia’s Northeastern Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office in Dawson County seeks an Assistant Public Defender 1 to represent indigent clients in criminal matters in Superior Court. The attorney will manage case preparation, pleas, legal research, and complex documents with zealous advocacy.

Qualified candidates must hold a Juris Doctorate and be licensed to practice law in Georgia or eligible to sit for the next Georgia Bar exam and licensure within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and bar admission in Georgia.
• Eligibility to sit for the Georgia Bar exam or licensure within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Represent indigent clients in criminal matters in Superior Court.
• Prepare and present cases, enter pleas, conduct legal research, and draft pleadings and orders.
• Handle serious and complex felony cases with trial preparation and courtroom advocacy.

Skills

Legal research

Trial advocacy

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Assistant Public Defender 1# Team Georgia Careers## Assistant Public Defender 1Apply: Dawson: Full time: Posted 23 Days Ago: JR0000006763Explore 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:**Assistant Public Defender 1**Agency:**Georgia Public Defender Council**Job Requisition ID:**JR0000006763**Shift:**Day (United States of America)**Compensation Details:****Job Description:****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. Interested applicants should apply on https://careers.georgia.gov/ **and** email a cover letter and resume to Mark Alexander at [e-mail]. **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