Senior Public Defender - Complex Felony Litigation

State-of-Georgi; Griffin (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Griffin Judicial Circuit is seeking an Assistant Public Defender 4 in Spalding County. The attorney will independently handle serious felony cases, from case strategy to courtroom advocacy, providing zealous representation to indigent clients.

Qualifying candidates hold a Juris Doctorate and Georgia Bar licensure with 3+ years of relevant experience or eligibility for next Georgia Bar exam. This is a public defender role within the State of Georgia system.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and admission to the Georgia Bar.
• Three years of relevant legal experience or three years at the lower level (Attorney 3).

Responsibilities

• Provide competent, diligent, and zealous representation to indigent clients in complex felony cases.
• Manage all litigation aspects from strategy and investigation through trial and courtroom advocacy.

Skills

Trial advocacy

Legal research

Indigent defense

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

The Griffin Judicial Circuit is seeking an Assistant Public Defender 4 in Spalding County. The attorney will independently handle serious felony cases, from case strategy to courtroom advocacy, providing zealous representation to indigent clients.

Qualifying candidates hold a Juris Doctorate and Georgia Bar licensure with 3+ years of relevant experience or eligibility for next Georgia Bar exam. This is a public defender role within the State of Georgia system.