Assistant Public Defender I — Drive Indigent Defense

Chattahoochee Technical College; Brunswick (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Public Defender Council in Brunswick, Georgia is seeking an Assistant Public Defender 1 to handle cases in the Superior Court, Juvenile Court and Drug Court. The role requires a Juris Doctorate and Georgia Bar eligibility, with licensure within one year. The circuit serves Glynn, Camden, Wayne, Jett Davis, and Appling counties.

The position emphasizes indigent defense, zealous advocacy, and professional duties starting at an entry level with room for growth and court exposure.

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).

Responsibilities

• Provide competent and zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients.
• Perform beginning-level professional legal work and may assist in cases of routine complexity.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Indigent defense

Education

Juris Doctorate and Georgia Bar eligibility

Job description

Georgia Public Defender Council in Brunswick, Georgia is seeking an Assistant Public Defender 1 to handle cases in the Superior Court, Juvenile Court and Drug Court. The role requires a Juris Doctorate and Georgia Bar eligibility, with licensure within one year. The circuit serves Glynn, Camden, Wayne, Jett Davis, and Appling counties.

The position emphasizes indigent defense, zealous advocacy, and professional duties starting at an entry level with room for growth and court exposure.