Attorney 1

Chattahoochee Technical College; Hinesville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Atlantic Judicial Circuit Public Defender's Office in Georgia is seeking an Assistant Public Defender 1 to provide indigent defense in criminal cases in Superior Court for Liberty and Long Counties.

Applicants must have a Juris Doctorate from an accredited school and be active in the State Bar of Georgia or eligible to sit for the bar within one year; the role requires zealous advocacy, client-centered representation, and a strong commitment to constitutional rights.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university.
• Active license to practice law in Georgia or eligibility to sit for the Georgia Bar within one year of hire.
• Active member of the State Bar of Georgia or eligibility to sit for the bar within one year of hiring.

Responsibilities

• Assist and/or handle indigent clients' representation in criminal cases in Superior Court.
• Provide competent and zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients.
• Explain clients' rights and the investigative and judicial process to clients.

Skills

Legal analysis

Public defense

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

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Job Title:

Attorney 1

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000002430

Number of Openings:

1

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$72,000.00

Job Description:

The Atlantic Judicial Circuit Public Defender's Office is seeking to hire an Assistant Public Defender 1. The Circuit serves Liberty and Long Counties. Applicants must meet the qualifications and have the necessary skills to perform the job duties and responsibilities for this position. The primary responsibilities include assisting and/or handling indigent clients' representation with criminal cases in Superior Court. A strong commitment to indigent defense and client advocacy is essential. This position requires the candidate be an active member of the State Bar of Georgia or admittance pending.

Description of Duties: The Assistant Public Defender 1 will provide competent and zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients. Develops trusting and supportive attorney-client relationships, explains and advises clients regarding their rights, and the investigative and judicial process. This position performs beginning-level professional legal work and may assist in cases of routine complexity. 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 (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.