Attorney 4

State-of-Georgi; Forest Park (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clayton Judicial Circuit seeks an Assistant Public Defender 4 to represent indigent clients in criminal matters before the Superior Court. This senior attorney role requires sound judgment, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to manage high-impact appellate matters.

Required Juris Doctorate and Georgia bar eligibility or licensure within one year, plus substantial experience in criminal litigation and jury trials.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and license to practice law in Georgia or eligibility to sit for the Georgia Bar.
• Strong criminal litigation and jury trial experience required.
• Eligible for admission and licensed within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and try cases in Superior Court.
• Negotiate and enter pleas when appropriate.
• Conduct legal research and draft complex pleadings and orders.
• Demonstrate substantial criminal litigation and jury trial experience.
• Manage multiple cases and meet filing deadlines.

Skills

Case preparation

Trial experience

Legal research

Pleading drafting

Criminal litigation

Education

Juris Doctorate

Georgia Bar admission

Job description

Job Title: Attorney 4 Agency: Georgia Public Defender Council

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details: STATE AND COUNTY FUNDED

The Clayton Judicial Circuit is seeking to hire an Assistant Public Defender 4. This position primarily involves representing indigent clients in criminal matters before Superior Court. Qualified candidates must possess the skills and experience necessary to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role.

• Preparing and trying cases
• Negotiating and entering pleas
• Conducting legal research
• Drafting and presenting complex legal documents such as pleadings and orders
• Demonstrating substantial criminal litigation and jury trial experience
• Being in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia and showing a strong commitment to indigent defense work

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 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.

• 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)

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.