Attorney 3

State-of-Georgi; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia, Macon Judicial Circuit Public Defender's Office, seeks an Assistant Public Defender 3 to provide zealous representation to indigent clients in criminal matters in Superior Court. Candidates must hold a Juris Doctorate and be licensed to practice in Georgia, with experience in trial preparation, legal research, and case management.

The role requires preparing and presenting trials, entering pleas, and performing related duties.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university and license to practice law in the State of Georgia.
• Eligibility to sit for Georgia Bar exam and licensure within one year of hire or reciprocity and two years of relevant legal experience or two years at Attorney 2.

Responsibilities

• Represent indigent clients with criminal cases in Superior Court.
• Prepare and present cases for trial and enter pleas.
• Conduct legal research, draft complex documents and orders, and compile pleadings.

Skills

Legal research

Pleading drafting

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctorate

License to practice law in Georgia

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 3

Job Requisition ID: JR0000002617 Number of Openings: 1 Shift: Day (United States of America) Compensation Details: 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.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.