Attorney 4

State-of-Georgi; Griffin (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Griffin Judicial Circuit is seeking an Assistant Public Defender 4 in Spalding County. The attorney will independently handle serious felony cases, from case strategy to courtroom advocacy, providing zealous representation to indigent clients.

Qualifying candidates hold a Juris Doctorate and Georgia Bar licensure with 3+ years of relevant experience or eligibility for next Georgia Bar exam. This is a public defender role within the State of Georgia system.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and admission to the Georgia Bar.
• Three years of relevant legal experience or three years at the lower level (Attorney 3).

Responsibilities

• Provide competent, diligent, and zealous representation to indigent clients in complex felony cases.
• Manage all litigation aspects from strategy and investigation through trial and courtroom advocacy.

Skills

Trial advocacy

Legal research

Indigent defense

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

Attorney 4

Job Requisition ID: JR0000001472

Number of Openings: 1

Shift: Day (United States of America)

The Griffin Judicial Circuit is seeking to hire an Assistant Public Defender 4 in Spalding County. This role requires a strong commitment to public defense and the ability to manage complex cases from preparation through trial or resolution. This Assistant Public Defender will be responsible for preparing and presenting cases and entering pleas, conducting legal research, preparing and presenting complex documents, pleading compilation, orders, etc.

Description of Duties

The Assistant Public Defender 4 is responsible for providing competent, diligent, and zealous legal representation to indigent clients. This position serves as an expert-level attorney, handling serious, high-profile, and complex felony cases, including the most significant matters assigned within the office. The attorney will independently manage all aspects of litigation, including case strategy, investigation, motion practice, trial preparation, and courtroom advocacy. This role requires advanced legal judgment, strong trial skills, and the ability to navigate complex legal and factual issues. 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 of opportunity.