Public Defender Attorney II – Juvenile Court Advocate

State of Georgia; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Public Defender Council, Augusta Judicial Circuit Public Defender's Office, seeks an Assistant Public Defender 2 to provide zealous representation to indigent clients in Juvenile Court. Must be licensed to practice law in Georgia and committed to indigent defense.

The attorney will attend court hearings, review discovery, develop defense strategies, negotiate resolutions, and represent clients through all trial stages in Augusta.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited college and Georgia bar license.
• One or more year of practicing attorney experience; juvenile/youth court preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal criminal law; case research skills.
• Strong written/spoken communication and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Attends scheduled court appearances; files, reviews case-related records; coordinates with court staff, clients, witnesses, and experts.
• Represents clients in court at various stages, negotiates plea offers, prepares and argues motions, and conducts trial proceedings.
• Reviews discovery, interviews clients, inspects records, prepares exhibits, and interviews witnesses.
• Develops defense theory, researches case law, drafts briefs, and maintains case documentation.

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Georgia Public Defender Council, Augusta Judicial Circuit Public Defender's Office, seeks an Assistant Public Defender 2 to provide zealous representation to indigent clients in Juvenile Court. Must be licensed to practice law in Georgia and committed to indigent defense.

The attorney will attend court hearings, review discovery, develop defense strategies, negotiate resolutions, and represent clients through all trial stages in Augusta.