Assistant Public Defender II – Indigent Defense

State-of-Georgi; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia - Georgia Public Defender Council seeks an Attorney 2 for the Northeastern Circuit Public Defender's Office in Hall County. The role defends indigent clients in Superior Court, requiring a Juris Doctorate and active or soon-to-be Georgia Bar licensure.

The successful candidate will build client relationships and provide zealous advocacy throughout the judicial process. The position entails beginning-level professional legal work with potential for handling routine complex cases

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university is required.
• Current membership in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia or eligibility to sit for the next Georgia Bar examination and licensure within one year.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent and zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients in criminal cases in Superior Court.
• Develop trusting attorney-client relationships and explain clients' rights and the investigative/judicial process.
• Perform beginning-level professional legal work and assist in routine complex cases; perform other duties as required.

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

State of Georgia - Georgia Public Defender Council seeks an Attorney 2 for the Northeastern Circuit Public Defender's Office in Hall County. The role defends indigent clients in Superior Court, requiring a Juris Doctorate and active or soon-to-be Georgia Bar licensure.

The successful candidate will build client relationships and provide zealous advocacy throughout the judicial process. The position entails beginning-level professional legal work with potential for handling routine complex cases