Attorney 2

Chattahoochee Technical College; Cordele (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Public Defender Council in Cordele seeks an Attorney 2/Assistant Public Defender 2 to serve Ben Hill, Crisp, Dooly, and Wilcox Counties, delivering zealous, ethical legal advocacy in indigent defense. JD and GA Bar licensure required, plus one year of practice experience.

The role emphasizes case investigation, legal research, and effective communication with clients, courts, and stakeholders in Superior Court proceedings.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university.
• License to practice law in the State of Georgia.
• One or more year of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local criminal laws.
• Ability to investigate and prepare cases for hearings and trials.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent, zealous, and ethical representation and advocacy to indigent clients.
• Represent clients in criminal matters before the Superior Court.
• Develop and maintain trusting, supportive, and professional attorney-client relationships.
• Explain clients’ legal rights, options, and obligations in a clear and understandable manner.
• Advise clients regarding investigative and judicial processes and potential consequences of their decisions.
• Conduct legal research and assist with case investigation, preparation, and development.
• Communicate effectively with clients, courts, prosecutors, investigators, witnesses, and other legal professionals.
• Exercise sound professional judgment in advocating for clients and advancing their legal interests.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.

Skills

Legal research

Client communication

Advocacy

Ethical judgment

Education

Juris Doctorate

GA Bar licensure

Job description

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Job Title: Attorney 2

Agency: Georgia Public Defender Council

Job Requisition ID: JR0000003999

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details: STATE AND COUNTY FUNDED

Job Description: The Cordele Judicial Circuit Public Defender's Office is seeking to hire an Assistant Public Defender 2 to serve Ben Hill, Crisp, Dooly, and Wilcox Counties. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide competent, zealous, and ethical legal representation to indigent clients charged with criminal offenses in Superior Court. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to indigent defense and possess the knowledge, skills, and professional judgment necessary to effectively perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. To be considered for this position, candidates must possess a Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university. Applicants must be a current member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide competent, zealous, and ethical representation and advocacy to indigent clients.
• Represent clients in criminal matters before the Superior Court.
• Develop and maintain trusting, supportive, and professional attorney-client relationships.
• Explain clients’ legal rights, options, and obligations in a clear and understandable manner.
• Advise clients regarding the investigative and judicial processes and the potential consequences of their legal decisions.
• Conduct legal research and assist with case investigation, preparation, and development.
• Communicate effectively with clients, courts, prosecutors, investigators, witnesses, and other legal professionals.
• Exercise sound professional judgment in advocating for clients and advancing their legal interests.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.

Agency Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university AND license to practice law in the State of Georgia.
• One or more year(s) of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Demonstrates the knowledge to conduct case research and documentation.
• Demonstrates knowledge of federal, state, and local criminal laws.
• Demonstrates the knowledge to investigate and prepare cases for hearings and trials.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the performance of the essential duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to make sound and well-informed decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.

The selected candidate must meet the qualifications specific to the job responsibilities

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 and one (1) year of relevant legal experience; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower-level Attorney 1 (LEP020).

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.