Attorney 1

Chattahoochee Technical College; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Public Defender Council in LaGrange, GA seeks an Assistant Public Defender 1 to provide zealous representation to indigent clients in Superior Court. This entry-level role includes in-house training and mentoring to develop courtroom skills.

Candidates must possess a Juris Doctorate and be a current member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia or be eligible to sit the next Georgia Bar Exam; State Bar dues are covered.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited college or university.
• License to practice law in the State of Georgia or eligibility to sit for the next Georgia Bar Exam.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Courtroom advocacy

Legal research

Indigent defense

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

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Job Title:

Attorney 1

Agency:

Georgia Public Defender Council

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000004244

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Job Description:

The Coweta Judicial Circuit Public Defender Office in Troup County is seeking to hire an Assistant Public Defender 1 to provide zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients with criminal cases in Superior Court. The position is in our LaGrange, GA office. All applicants must meet the qualifications and have the necessary skills to perform the job duties and responsibilities for the position and should have a strong commitment to public defense. Solid case management skills and prior experience are preferred. We provide in-house training and mentoring and cover State Bar dues.

Candidates must possess a Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university and be a current member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia or be eligible to sit the next Georgia Bar Exam.

Interested applicants should apply on https://careers.georgia.gov/ and submit a cover letter and resume to Kate Barnett at [e-mail].

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.