Public Defender Attorney I — Zealous Court Advocacy

Chattahoochee Technical College; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Public Defender Council in LaGrange, GA seeks an Assistant Public Defender 1 to provide zealous representation to indigent clients in Superior Court. This entry-level role includes in-house training and mentoring to develop courtroom skills.

Candidates must possess a Juris Doctorate and be a current member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia or be eligible to sit the next Georgia Bar Exam; State Bar dues are covered.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited college or university.
• License to practice law in the State of Georgia or eligibility to sit for the next Georgia Bar Exam.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent and zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients.
• Perform beginning-level professional legal work and assist in cases of routine complexity.

Skills

Courtroom advocacy

Legal research

Indigent defense

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Georgia Public Defender Council in LaGrange, GA seeks an Assistant Public Defender 1 to provide zealous representation to indigent clients in Superior Court. This entry-level role includes in-house training and mentoring to develop courtroom skills.

Candidates must possess a Juris Doctorate and be a current member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia or be eligible to sit the next Georgia Bar Exam; State Bar dues are covered.