Assistant Public Defender 2 — Waycross Circuit

Gapubdef; Douglas, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Waycross Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office, under the Georgia Public Defender Council, seeks an Assistant Public Defender (APD) at levels 1–4 depending on experience. The attorney will represent indigent defendants in Superior Courts and must be admitted or eligible for the Georgia Bar within a year.

Applicant must be in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia and committed to indigent defense.

Qualifications

• Experience in criminal defense is preferred.
• Candidates must be licensed or eligible to sit for Georgia Bar within one year.

Responsibilities

• Zealously represents indigent clients at all stages of the criminal process.
• Evaluates cases for referrals to accountability courts, diversion programs, and social services.
• Provides training, guidance, and mentorship to less experienced attorneys.

Skills

Criminal defense experience

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

## Attorney 1, 2, 3 or 4Apply: Douglas: Full time: Posted 18 Days Ago: End Date: November 3, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): JR0000004216Explore 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, 2, 3 or 4**Agency:**Georgia Public Defender Council**Job Requisition ID:**JR0000004216**Shift:**Day (United States of America)**Compensation Details:**COMPENSATION BASED ON ATTORNEY LEVEL AND EXPERIENCE**Job Description:**The Waycross Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office is seeking to fill an Assistant Public Defender position. This position can be filled at the APD 1, 2, 3, or 4 level, depending on experience. Primary duties will be representation of indigent criminal defendants in the Superior Courts of the Waycross Judicial Circuit. Applicants must meet the qualifications and have the necessary skills to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position. Experience in all areas of criminal defense is preferred. The chosen applicant will be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia and must have a strong commitment to indigent criminal defense. The person selected for this position will be an employee of the State of Georgia. Information about state employment benefits may be found at http://team.georgia.gov.Interested applicants should apply on https://careers.georgia.gov/ and submit a cover letter, resume and the State of Georgia Sensitive Position Application to: Joshua Larkey, Circuit Public Defender, via email to [e-mail] with a copy to [e-mail].**Description of Duties**: Zealously represents indigent clients at all appropriate stages of the criminal process, consistent with the attorney’s assigned division. Evaluates each case for appropriate referrals to accountability courts, diversion programs, and social services. Experienced attorneys provide training, guidance, and mentorship to less experienced attorneys. Performs other related duties as assigned.**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.