Assistant Public Defender 1
About The Position
The Northeastern Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office is seeking an Assistant Public Defender 1 to serve Dawson County. The position represents indigent clients in criminal matters in Superior Court and requires a strong commitment to public defense and the ability to manage complex cases from preparation through trial or resolution. The Assistant Public Defender provides competent, diligent, and zealous legal representation and handles serious and complex felony cases. The role includes case strategy, investigation, motion practice, trial preparation, courtroom advocacy, legal research, preparing and presenting cases, entering pleas, and preparing and presenting complex documents, pleadings, compilations, and orders. The position requires advanced legal judgment and strong trial skills, as well as the ability to navigate complex legal and factual issues. Other related duties may be assigned. Applicants must be a current member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia. Interested applicants should apply through careers.georgia.gov and email a cover letter and resume to Mark Alexander at [email protected].
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university.
- License to practice law in Georgia, or eligibility to sit for the next Georgia Bar examination followed by passage and licensure in Georgia within one year of hiring, or admission by reciprocity; a law license must be obtained.
- Current membership in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia.
- Strong commitment to public defense.
- Advanced legal judgment and strong trial skills.
- Ability to manage complex cases and navigate complex legal and factual issues.
Responsibilities
- Provide competent, diligent, and zealous legal representation to indigent clients.
- Represent indigent clients in criminal matters in Superior Court.
- Handle serious and complex felony cases, including case strategy, investigation, motion practice, trial preparation, and courtroom advocacy.
- Manage complex cases from preparation through trial or resolution.
- Prepare and present cases and enter pleas.
- Conduct legal research.
- Prepare and present complex documents, pleadings, compilations, and orders.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Benefits
- Robust benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
