Attorney 2

Athens Technical College; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Macon Judicial Circuit Public Defender's Office is hiring an Assistant Public Defender 2 to serve Bibb County. The role focuses on providing competent, zealous legal representation to indigent clients charged with criminal offenses in Superior Court.

Candidates must possess a Juris Doctorate and be in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia. The position emphasizes ethical advocacy and professional judgment in pursuing justice for clients.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university and license to practice law in the State of Georgia.
• One or more year of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Demonstrates knowledge of federal, state, and local criminal laws.
• Ability to investigate and prepare cases for hearings and trials.
• Strong research and writing skills for case preparation.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent, zealous, and ethical representation to indigent clients.
• Represent clients in criminal matters before the Superior Court.
• Develop trusting attorney-client relationships and explain rights and options clearly.
• Advise clients on investigative processes and potential consequences of legal decisions.
• Conduct legal research and assist with case investigation and development.
• Communicate effectively with courts, prosecutors, investigators, witnesses, and other legal professionals.

Skills

Legal research

Criminal law knowledge

Client advocacy

Communication

Ethical standards

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Licensed to practice law in Georgia

Job description

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Job Title

Attorney 2

Agency

Georgia Public Defender Council

Job Requisition ID

JR0000006657

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

The Macon Judicial Circuit Public Defender's Office is seeking to hire an Assistant Public Defender 2 to serve Bibb County. 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.