Public Defender IV — High-Impact Felony Trial Attorney

Georgia Power Company; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Public Defender Council in Hall County is seeking an Attorney 4 to represent indigent clients in criminal matters before the Superior Court. This role emphasizes independent case management, trial advocacy, and reliable legal writing within a public defense team.

The successful candidate will have a Juris Doctorate, be admitted to the Georgia Bar, and possess substantial criminal litigation and jury trial experience, handling serious felony matters and complex pleadings.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited school and bar admission in Georgia.
• Three years of relevant experience or eligibility for Attorney 3 per LEP022.
• Strong commitment to indigent defense and high ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and try cases in Superior Court, representing indigent clients.
• Negotiate pleas and conduct legal research.
• Draft and present pleadings, orders, and complex legal documents.
• Manage all aspects of felony case litigation.

Skills

Criminal litigation

Jury trials

Indigent defense

Legal writing

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Georgia Public Defender Council in Hall County is seeking an Attorney 4 to represent indigent clients in criminal matters before the Superior Court. This role emphasizes independent case management, trial advocacy, and reliable legal writing within a public defense team.

The successful candidate will have a Juris Doctorate, be admitted to the Georgia Bar, and possess substantial criminal litigation and jury trial experience, handling serious felony matters and complex pleadings.