Senior Public Defender - Felony Trial Lead

Hall County Government; Gainesville (GA); Sur place; USD 81 000 - 102 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hall County Government in Gainesville, GA seeks a Senior Assistant Public Defender to lead the defense team in felony cases. The role oversees the Circuit Public Defender Office staff, directs case management, and provides expert legal guidance on complex litigation and appeals.

The position requires a law degree and at least three years of relevant legal experience, including supervisory experience. This is a full-time, on-site role with a focus on integrity, excellence, and adherence to state

Qualifications

• Completion of a law degree.
• Three years of relevant legal experience OR Three years of experience at the lower level as an Assistant Public Defender.

Responsabilités

• Directs, administers, and supervises legal service activities for the Circuit Public Defender Office.
• Supervises and reviews the activities of staff in cases assigned.
• Identifies problems in the unit, develops effective solutions, and implements them.
• Provides advice, counsel, support and technical assistance to senior management and staff on legal matters.
• Reviews subpoenas, court orders, affidavits and other documents to advise staff.
• Prepares and coordinates cases for appeals and conducts legal research.

Formation

Law degree

3 years relevant legal experience

Description du poste

Hall County Government in Gainesville, GA seeks a Senior Assistant Public Defender to lead the defense team in felony cases. The role oversees the Circuit Public Defender Office staff, directs case management, and provides expert legal guidance on complex litigation and appeals.

The position requires a law degree and at least three years of relevant legal experience, including supervisory experience. This is a full-time, on-site role with a focus on integrity, excellence, and adherence to state