Attorney 4

Georgia Department of Revenue; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Public Defender Council (GPDC) seeks an experienced Assistant Public Defender (Attorney 4) in the Appellate Division to provide high-quality representation in criminal appeals. The role requires handling complex cases, legal research, persuasive briefs, and oral arguments before Georgia courts.

Ideal candidate will have a JD, be in good standing with the Georgia Bar, and possess strong writing, research, analytical, and organizational skills to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university.
• Active license to practice law in Georgia or eligibility to sit for the next Georgia Bar examination and licensure within one year.
• Three years of relevant legal experience, or completion of the lower-level Attorney 3 requirement.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage complex appellate cases in the Appellate Division.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analyze trial records to support appeals.
• Draft persuasive appellate briefs and present oral arguments and motions for new trial before Georgia courts.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

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Job Title:

Attorney 4

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000001522

Number of Openings:

1

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

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.