Public Defender I: Zealous Criminal Advocate

Georgia Department of Revenue; LaGrange (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Public Defender Council seeks an Assistant Public Defender 1 to provide zealous representation to indigent clients in the Coweta Judicial Circuit, based in LaGrange, GA. This entry-level role emphasizes strong advocacy, integrity, and commitment to public defense.

The position offers growth opportunities, in-house training, and mentoring. Law license in GA within one year is required; prior public defense or criminal law exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university.
• License to practice law in the State of Georgia or eligibility to sit for the next Georgia Bar examination followed by licensure within one year of hiring.

Responsibilities

• Provide zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients in criminal matters in Superior Court.
• Perform beginning-level professional legal work and assist in cases of routine complexity.
• Contribute to training and mentoring efforts and maintain caseload management.

Skills

Zealous advocacy

Criminal defense

Case management

Education

Juris Doctorate

Georgia Bar license or eligibility

Job description

The Georgia Public Defender Council seeks an Assistant Public Defender 1 to provide zealous representation to indigent clients in the Coweta Judicial Circuit, based in LaGrange, GA. This entry-level role emphasizes strong advocacy, integrity, and commitment to public defense.

The position offers growth opportunities, in-house training, and mentoring. Law license in GA within one year is required; prior public defense or criminal law exposure is preferred.