Public Defender Attorney I – Impactful Criminal Defense

State of Georgia; Winder (GA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia's Georgia Public Defender Council seeks an Assistant Public Defender 1 for Barrow County. The attorney will provide zealous representation to indigent clients across all phases of criminal proceedings in Superior Court.

Requirements include a Juris Doctorate from an accredited university and current membership in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia. Apply through Team Georgia Careers with a cover letter and resume.

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).
• Ability to conduct case research and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Represent indigent clients in all stages of criminal proceedings.
• Prepare and argue motions, conduct jury selection, and present evidence.
• Review police reports, witness statements, and case law updates.
• Coordinate with court administration, clients, witnesses, and experts.

Skills

Legal research

Courtroom advocacy

Interviewing clients

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

State of Georgia's Georgia Public Defender Council seeks an Assistant Public Defender 1 for Barrow County. The attorney will provide zealous representation to indigent clients across all phases of criminal proceedings in Superior Court.

Requirements include a Juris Doctorate from an accredited university and current membership in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia. Apply through Team Georgia Careers with a cover letter and resume.