Attorney 1

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

Job summary

The State of Georgia is seeking an Assistant Public Defender I in the Tifton Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office. The role involves indigent defense across all criminal proceedings, including arraignment and sentencing, with a strong commitment to representing clients in Superior Court.

Candidates must hold a Juris Doctorate and a license to practice in Georgia, or be eligible to sit for the Georgia Bar and obtain licensure within one year. Reciprocity may apply.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university and a license to practice law in the State of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Represent indigent clients in all phases of criminal proceedings, including arraignment, pretrial hearings, trial preparation, plea negotiations, trial, and sentencing.
• Provide competent and zealous advocacy to indigent clients and perform beginning-level professional legal work.

Education

Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university

Job description

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Job Title:

Attorney 1

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000001029

Number of Openings:

1

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$72,000.00

Job Description:

The Tifton Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office is seeking to fill an Assistant Public Defender I position. Applicants must meet the qualifications and have the necessary skills to perform the job duties and responsibilities for the position, in conjunction with, assisting and/or handling indigent clients’ representation with criminal cases in Superior Court. The Assistant Public Defender I will represent indigent clients in all phases of criminal proceedings, including arraignment, pretrial hearings, trial preparation, plea negotiations, trial, and sentencing. A strong commitment to indigent defense is required.The applicant should be a member in good standing with the State of Georgia Bar.

Description of Duties:

The Assistant Public Defender I 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. To be considered for this position, 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.