Public Defender Attorney 2 – Impact in Georgia Courts

State-of-Georgi; Jefferson (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Georgia through the Georgia Public Defender Council seeks an Assistant Public Defender 2 in Jackson County. This role represents indigent clients in Superior Court and performs beginning-level professional legal work while developing advocacy skills.

The position requires a Juris Doctorate, Georgia bar admission within one year, and at least one year of experience as a practicing attorney. The office emphasizes zealous representation and ethical practice.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university.
• License to practice law in the State of Georgia.
• 1+ year of experience as a practicing attorney.

Responsibilities

• Represent indigent clients in Superior Court at various stages of cases.
• Review discovery, interview clients, prepare motions and trial materials.
• Develop defense theory and case strategies; interview witnesses and experts.

Skills

Legal research

Court representation

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

The State of Georgia through the Georgia Public Defender Council seeks an Assistant Public Defender 2 in Jackson County. This role represents indigent clients in Superior Court and performs beginning-level professional legal work while developing advocacy skills.

The position requires a Juris Doctorate, Georgia bar admission within one year, and at least one year of experience as a practicing attorney. The office emphasizes zealous representation and ethical practice.