Public Defender Attorney I: Zealous Indigent Defense

State of Georgia; Cordele (GA); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Georgia Public Defender Council’s Cordele office is seeking to fill an Assistant Public Defender I position. This role provides competent and zealous legal representation to indigent clients charged with criminal offenses in Superior Court, across all phases from arraignment to sentencing.

The ideal candidate will hold a JD from an accredited university, be licensed to practice law in Georgia, and maintain good standing with the State Bar of Georgia, demonstrating a strong commitment to

Qualifikationen

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university.
• Licensed to practice law in Georgia.
• Member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia.
• Strong commitment to indigent defense and client advocacy.

Aufgaben

• Provide competent and zealous representation to indigent clients in Superior Court.
• Represent clients across all phases of criminal proceedings from arraignment to sentencing.
• Conduct legal research and prepare case-related documentation.
• Perform other duties related to indigent defense as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Indigent defense

Client advocacy

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited college or university

Licensed to practice law in Georgia

Member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia

Jobbeschreibung

The Georgia Public Defender Council’s Cordele office is seeking to fill an Assistant Public Defender I position. This role provides competent and zealous legal representation to indigent clients charged with criminal offenses in Superior Court, across all phases from arraignment to sentencing.

The ideal candidate will hold a JD from an accredited university, be licensed to practice law in Georgia, and maintain good standing with the State Bar of Georgia, demonstrating a strong commitment to