Attorney 1, 2, 3 or 4

Public Defender Council, Georgia; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Public Defender Council in conjunction with the Waycross Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office seeks an Assistant Public Defender to represent indigent defendants in the Superior Courts. The position can be filled at APD 1–4 level, based on experience.

Primary duties include zealous representation, evaluating referrals to accountability courts and social services, and mentoring less experienced attorneys. Bar admission in Georgia is required within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited school and GA bar license or eligibility to sit for next Georgia Bar exam.
• Strong commitment to indigent criminal defense and good standing with the State Bar of Georgia.
• Experience in criminal defense preferred.

Responsibilities

• Zealously represents indigent clients in all appropriate criminal proceedings.
• Evaluates referrals to accountability courts and diversion programs.
• Provides mentorship to less experienced attorneys.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Indigent defense

Legal research

Courtroom advocacy

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title: Attorney 1, 2, 3 or 4 Agency: Georgia Public Defender Council Job Requisition ID: JR0000004216 Shift: Day (United States of America) Compensation Details: COMPENSATION BASED ON ATTORNEY LEVEL AND EXPERIENCE

Job Description: The Waycross Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office is seeking to fill an Assistant Public Defender position. This position can be filled at the APD 1, 2, 3, or 4 level, depending on experience. Primary duties will be representation of indigent criminal defendants in the Superior Courts of the Waycross Judicial Circuit. Applicants must meet the qualifications and have the necessary skills to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position. Experience in all areas of criminal defense is preferred. The chosen applicant will be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia and must have a strong commitment to indigent criminal defense. The person selected for this position will be an employee of the State of Georgia. Information about state employment benefits may be found at http://team.georgia.gov.

Description of Duties: Zealously represents indigent clients at all appropriate stages of the criminal process, consistent with the attorney’s assigned division. Evaluates each case for appropriate referrals to accountability courts, diversion programs, and social services. Experienced attorneys provide training, guidance, and mentorship to less experienced attorneys. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.

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