Senior Public Defender: Criminal Trial & Appellate Expert

Chattahoochee Technical College; Forest Park (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clayton Judicial Circuit is seeking to hire an Assistant Public Defender 4. This position primarily involves representing indigent clients in criminal matters before Superior Court.

Qualified candidates must possess the skills and experience necessary to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role. Responsibilities include preparing and trying cases, negotiating and entering pleas, conducting legal research, and drafting and presenting complex legal documents such as

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in Georgia or eligible to sit for the Georgia Bar.
• Substantial criminal litigation and jury trial experience.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Ability to draft pleadings and orders and meet filing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Represent indigent clients in criminal matters before Superior Court.
• Prepare and try cases, negotiate pleas, and conduct legal research.
• Draft complex pleadings and orders; manage multiple cases.
• Maintain a strong commitment to indigent defense.

Skills

Criminal litigation

Jury trial experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Case management

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Georgia Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

The Clayton Judicial Circuit is seeking to hire an Assistant Public Defender 4. This position primarily involves representing indigent clients in criminal matters before Superior Court.

Qualified candidates must possess the skills and experience necessary to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role. Responsibilities include preparing and trying cases, negotiating and entering pleas, conducting legal research, and drafting and presenting complex legal documents such as