Attorney II – Public Defender (Indigent Defense) – GA

Gapubdef; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Public Defender Council seeks an Assistant Public Defender 2 in the Hall County region to represent indigent clients in Superior Court with zealous advocacy and professional integrity.

The position requires a Juris Doctorate, active Georgia bar status or eligibility, and at least one year of relevant legal experience; duties include case handling, client counseling, and collaboration with the public defender team.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university.
• Active license to practice law in Georgia or eligibility to sit for the Georgia Bar.
• Within one year of hiring, licensure in Georgia; or eligibility for reciprocity.
• Minimum of one year of relevant legal experience (Attorney 1 level).

Responsibilities

• Represent indigent clients in Superior Court with zealous advocacy.
• Develop attorney-client relationships and explain clients' rights.
• Perform beginning-level professional legal work and assist with routine cases.
• Participate in related duties as required.

Skills

Legal reasoning

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctorate

Georgia Bar admission or eligibility

1 year of relevant legal experience / Attorney 1 level

Job description

The Georgia Public Defender Council seeks an Assistant Public Defender 2 in the Hall County region to represent indigent clients in Superior Court with zealous advocacy and professional integrity.

The position requires a Juris Doctorate, active Georgia bar status or eligibility, and at least one year of relevant legal experience; duties include case handling, client counseling, and collaboration with the public defender team.