Attorney 3

Georgia Department of Revenue; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Macon Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office is seeking an Attorney 3 to represent indigent clients in Superior Court. The role involves legal research, case preparation, and trial advocacy under supervision. A Juris Doctorate and Georgia Bar licensure are required.

Qualified candidates should have strong writing and oral advocacy skills, and be able to handle mid-level complexity cases while performing other related duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university and a license to practice law in Georgia.
• Eligible to sit for Georgia Bar or license to practice within one year of hire.
• Two years of relevant legal experience or equivalent at Attorney 2 level.

Responsibilities

• Represent indigent clients with criminal cases in Superior Court.
• Conduct legal research, prepare complex documents, and pleadings.
• Provide zealous advocacy and maintain licensure in good standing.

Skills

Legal research

Courtroom advocacy

Case preparation

Education

Juris Doctorate

State Bar of Georgia license

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

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Job Title:

Attorney 3

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000002594

Number of Openings:

1

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Job Description:

The Macon Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office is looking to hire an Assistant Public Defender 3. Primary duties include representing indigent clients with criminal case(s) in Superior Court. Applicants must meet the qualifications and have the necessary skills to perform the job duties and responsibilities for the position, including, but not limited to, preparation and presentation of cases for trial and entering pleas.Under supervision, the attorney will be responsible for conducting legal research, including researching precedents in cases, preparation and dissemination of complex documents, pleading compilation, orders, etc. Applicants must be a current member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia.

Description of Duties:

The Assistant Public Defender 3 will provide competent and zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients. This position performs mid-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 and two (2) years of relevant legal -experience; or two (2) years of experience required at the lower-level Attorney 2 (LEP021).

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.