Public Defender Attorney III — Indigent Defense

Gapubdef; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Macon Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office seeks an Assistant Public Defender 3 to represent indigent clients in Superior Court. The attorney will prepare and present cases for trial, perform legal research, draft complex documents, and coordinate with supervisors.

Requirements include a Juris Doctorate and a license to practice law in Georgia. The role requires integrity, advocacy, and adherence to professional standards in public defense.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university and license to practice law in the State of Georgia.
• Active bar license in Georgia or eligibility to sit for the next Georgia Bar exam.
• Experience in criminal defense and indigent representation preferred.
• Under supervision, conducts legal research and prepares cases, pleadings, and orders.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent, zealous representation to indigent clients in Superior Court.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, and prepare for trials.
• Enter pleas and advocate effectively for clients.

Skills

Legal research

Pleadings

Criminal defense

Trial preparation

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

The Macon Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office seeks an Assistant Public Defender 3 to represent indigent clients in Superior Court. The attorney will prepare and present cases for trial, perform legal research, draft complex documents, and coordinate with supervisors.

Requirements include a Juris Doctorate and a license to practice law in Georgia. The role requires integrity, advocacy, and adherence to professional standards in public defense.