Junior Public Defender — Trial Attorney

Athens Technical College

Griffin (GA)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

The Griffin Judicial Circuit Public Defender's Office in Spalding County seeks an Assistant Public Defender 1 to provide zealous, competent legal representation to indigent clients in criminal cases from arraignment through sentencing. This beginning-level professional position requires a JD and active Georgia bar admission, with duties spanning case intake, investigation, and courtroom advocacy.

The role emphasizes case preparation, discovery review, and trial assistance while collaborating

Qualifications

Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university.
Licence to practice law in the State of Georgia.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local criminal laws.
Ability to prepare and argue motions and manage case files.

Responsibilities

Attends scheduled court appearances; manages case files and records case-related data.
Represents clients in court at various stages; negotiates pleas; prepares and argues motions.
Reviews discovery; interviews clients; requests and inspects records; assembles evidence and witnesses.
Develops defence theory and case strategies; conducts legal research and prepares briefs and trial notes.
Maintains professional relationships with clients and coordinates with court personnel.