Attorney 4

State of Georgia; Forest Park, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State and county funded

Job summary

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, including preparing and trying cases, negotiating and entering pleas, conducting legal research, and drafting and presenting complex legal documents such as pleadings and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university.
• License to practice law in the State of Georgia, or eligibility to sit for the Georgia Bar and licensure within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Represent indigent clients in criminal matters before Superior Court.
• Prepare and try cases, negotiate and enter pleas.
• Conduct legal research and draft/present complex pleadings and orders.
• Exercise sound legal judgment on challenging appellate matters.
• Maintain compliance with filing deadlines and high professional standards.

Skills

Criminal litigation experience

Jury trial experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Indigent defense

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Licensed 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!

Attorney 4

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!

Attorney 4

Agency:

Georgia Public Defender Council

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000004260

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

STATE AND COUNTY FUNDED

Job Description:

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. Responsibilities include preparing and trying cases, negotiating and entering pleas, conducting legal research, and drafting and presenting complex legal documents such as pleadings and orders. Applicants must demonstrate substantial criminal litigation and jury trial experience.

Candidates must also be in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia and show 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.

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.