Assistant Public Defender 3 — Macon Circuit

Gapubdef; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Macon Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office seeks an Assistant Public Defender 3 to represent indigent clients in Superior Court. The attorney will prepare and present cases for trial, perform legal research, draft complex documents, and coordinate with supervisors.

Requirements include a Juris Doctorate and a license to practice law in Georgia. The role requires integrity, advocacy, and adherence to professional standards in public defense.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university and license to practice law in the State of Georgia.
• Active bar license in Georgia or eligibility to sit for the next Georgia Bar exam.
• Experience in criminal defense and indigent representation preferred.
• Under supervision, conducts legal research and prepares cases, pleadings, and orders.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent, zealous representation to indigent clients in Superior Court.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, and prepare for trials.
• Enter pleas and advocate effectively for clients.

Skills

Legal research

Pleadings

Criminal defense

Trial preparation

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

## Attorney 3Apply: Macon: Full time: Posted 30+ Days Ago: End Date: October 12, 2026 (20 days left to apply): JR0000002594Explore 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 3**Job Requisition ID:**JR0000002594**Number of Openings:**1**Shift:**Day (United States of America)**Compensation Details:****Job Description:**The Macon Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office is looking to hire an Assistant Public Defender 3. Primary duties include representing indigent clients with criminal case(s) in Superior Court. Applicants must meet the qualifications and have the necessary skills to perform the job duties and responsibilities for the position, including, but not limited to, preparation and presentation of cases for trial and entering pleas. Under supervision, the attorney will be responsible for conducting legal research, including researching precedents in cases, preparation and dissemination of 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 send a cover letter and resume to Megan Tuttle at [e-mail]. **Description of Duties:** The Assistant Public Defender 3 will provide competent and zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients. This position performs mid-level professional legal work and may assist in cases of routine complexity. To be considered for this position, candidates must possess a Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university and a license to practice law in the State of Georgia. 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 and two (2) years of relevant legal -experience; or two (2) years of experience required at the lower-level Attorney 2 (LEP021).**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.