Attorney III: Public Defender for Indigent Clients

Chattahoochee Technical College; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Macon Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office seeks an Assistant Public Defender 3 to represent indigent clients in Superior Court. You will perform trial preparation, research precedents, and draft complex documents and pleadings while maintaining licensure in Georgia.

Under supervision, you will provide competent advocacy, assist with routine cases, and ensure compliance with state bar requirements.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university.
• License to practice law in the State of Georgia or eligibility to sit for the next Georgia Bar examination.
• Within one year of hire, licensure to practice law in Georgia (reciprocity acceptable).
• Two years of relevant legal experience or entry at Attorney 2 level if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Represent indigent clients with criminal cases in Superior Court.
• Conduct legal research and prepare complex documents and pleadings.
• Provide zealous advocacy and assistance in trial preparation and plea negotiations.

Skills

Legal research

Case preparation

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctorate

Georgia Bar license or eligibility

Job description

The Macon Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office seeks an Assistant Public Defender 3 to represent indigent clients in Superior Court. You will perform trial preparation, research precedents, and draft complex documents and pleadings while maintaining licensure in Georgia.

Under supervision, you will provide competent advocacy, assist with routine cases, and ensure compliance with state bar requirements.