Public Defender I - Entry-Level Indigent Defense Advocate

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

Job summary

State of Georgia invites applicants for the Assistant Public Defender I position in the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office. The role focuses on representing indigent clients in criminal matters before the Superior Court and requires active membership with the State Bar of Georgia.

Qualified applicants must possess a Juris Doctor degree and be licensed to practice law in Georgia, or eligible for licensure within one year, with a strong commitment to indigent defense.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university.
• Licensed to practice law in Georgia or eligible to sit for the Georgia Bar within one year of hire.
• Strong commitment to indigent defense.

Responsibilities

• Represent indigent clients in criminal matters before the Superior Court.
• Provide competent, zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients.

Skills

Juris Doctorate

State Bar of Georgia

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

State of Georgia invites applicants for the Assistant Public Defender I position in the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office. The role focuses on representing indigent clients in criminal matters before the Superior Court and requires active membership with the State Bar of Georgia.

Qualified applicants must possess a Juris Doctor degree and be licensed to practice law in Georgia, or eligible for licensure within one year, with a strong commitment to indigent defense.