Assistant Public Defender I - Start Your Impact

Georgia Department of Revenue; Americus (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Southwestern Judicial Circuit Public Defender's Office seeks an Assistant Public Defender 1 in Sumter County. Requires Juris Doctorate and Georgia Bar admission or eligibility; handles indigent criminal defense in Superior Court, providing zealous representation and beginning-level professional legal work.

Attends court, reviews records, interviews witnesses, and develops defense strategies while coordinating with clients, witnesses, and experts.

Qualifications

• Proficient in case law research and analysis.
• Strong advocacy and courtroom skills.
• Excellent client communication and counseling abilities.
• Solid knowledge of federal, state, and local criminal laws.

Responsibilities

• Attend court appearances and manage case files.
• Represent clients in various court proceedings and negotiate at all stages.
• Review discovery, interview clients, and prepare defense strategies.
• Prepare legal briefs, motions, and trial notes; stay updated on case law.

Skills

Legal research

Courtroom advocacy

Client counseling

Criminal law knowledge

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

The Southwestern Judicial Circuit Public Defender's Office seeks an Assistant Public Defender 1 in Sumter County. Requires Juris Doctorate and Georgia Bar admission or eligibility; handles indigent criminal defense in Superior Court, providing zealous representation and beginning-level professional legal work.

Attends court, reviews records, interviews witnesses, and develops defense strategies while coordinating with clients, witnesses, and experts.