Attorney 1

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

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Job Title:

Attorney 1

Agency:

Georgia Public Defender Council

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000004098

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$75,000.00

Job Description:

The Brunswick Judicial Circuit Public Defender Office is seeking to fill an Assistant Public Defender 1 position. The caseload will consist of cases in the Superior Court, Juvenile Court, and Drug Court throughout the Circuit. The circuit consists of five counties: Glynn, Camden, Wayne, Jett Davis, and Appling. Applicants must meet the qualifications and have the necessary skills to perform the job duties and responsibilities for the position. Applicants must be a current member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia. Emphasis will be placed upon the candidates’ demonstrated commitment to indigent defense.

Description of Duties:

The Assistant Public Defender 1 will provide competent and zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients. This position performs beginning-level professional legal work and may assist in cases of routine complexity. 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 (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.