Lead Public Defender Attorney III

Chattahoochee Technical College; Cordele (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Public Defender Council seeks an Assistant Public Defender 3 to serve multiple counties. The role requires leading case work, zealously advocating and defending clients, handling felony and appellate matters, and ensuring strong legal judgment and public defense commitments.

Candidates must be in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia and meet the stated qualifications for the job responsibilities. This is a state government position with a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university.
• License to practice law in the State of Georgia.
• Three years of experience in criminal defense.
• Ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned co-workers.
• Represents clients in court at various stages of cases, including arraignments, preliminary and pretrial hearings, probation and sentencing, post-adjudication/post-conviction hearings, appeals, or related proceedings.
• Attends scheduled court appearances; creates new case files, inputs, and records case-related data and notes, logs case activities, and closes files; coordinates with court administration, clients, witnesses, experts, and others.
• Represents clients in court at various stages of cases, including arraignments, preliminary and pretrial hearings, probation and sentencing, post-adjudication/post-conviction hearings, appeals, or related proceedings.
• Reviews discovery; interviews clients in and out of custody; requests and inspects records and evidence; reviews criminal histories; prepares graphics and exhibits; explores defense leads; interviews witnesses and alibis; observes crime scenes; subpoenas witnesses.
• Develops trusting attorney-client relationships; explains rights and processes; provides updates regarding case status.

Education

Juris Doctorate

License to practice law in Georgia

Job description

The Georgia Public Defender Council seeks an Assistant Public Defender 3 to serve multiple counties. The role requires leading case work, zealously advocating and defending clients, handling felony and appellate matters, and ensuring strong legal judgment and public defense commitments.

Candidates must be in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia and meet the stated qualifications for the job responsibilities. This is a state government position with a robust benefits package.