Attorney 4

State-of-Georgi; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Public Defender Council (GPDC) seeks an experienced Assistant Public Defender 4 for its Appellate Division to provide exceptional representation to indigent clients in criminal appeals. This senior attorney will independently manage complex appellate matters, perform thorough legal research, draft persuasive briefs, and argue before Georgia courts.

Ideal candidates will have a JD, Georgia licensure or eligibility to sit for the Georgia Bar, and at least three years of relevant

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university and license to practice law in Georgia or eligibility to sit for the Georgia Bar within one year.
• Three years of relevant legal experience or eligibility for Attorney 3 as the lower level.
• Active bar status and eligibility for admission to practice before Georgia courts.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage complex appellate cases in Georgia.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analyze trial records.
• Draft persuasive appellate briefs and present oral arguments before Georgia courts.
• Manage motions for new trial and meet strict filing deadlines.

Skills

Appellate litigation

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Analytical thinking

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

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 4 Job Requisition ID: JR0000001522 Number of Openings: 1 Shift: Day (United States of America) Compensation Details:

Job Description: The Georgia Public Defender Council (GPDC) is seeking an experienced Assistant Public Defender 4 in the Appellate Division to provide exceptional legal representation to indigent clients in criminal appeals. This position is responsible for independently managing complex appellate cases, including conducting comprehensive legal research, analyzing trial records, drafting persuasive appellate briefs, and presenting oral arguments and motions for new trial before Georgia courts. Applicants must be an active member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia.

The Assistant Public Defender 4 serves as a senior-level attorney and is expected to exercise sound legal judgment while handling challenging and high-impact appellate matters. The ideal candidate will possess outstanding legal research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple cases and meet strict filing deadlines. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Juris Doctorate in a related area 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 three (3) years of relevant legal experience; or three (3) years of experience required at the lower-level Attorney 3 (LEP022).

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