Assistant Public Defender

Hall County • Gainesville, GA

177d

About The Position

Under close supervision of the supervising attorney, the position is responsible for conducting legal research including researching precedents in cases. The role involves preparing and disseminating complex documents, compiling and preparing subpoenas, pleadings, and developing and modifying forms and procedures. The individual will deliver legal pleadings and provide support and assistance to the supervising attorney on a variety of legal matters.

Requirements

• Completion of a law degree
• License to practice law in the State of Georgia OR Eligibility to sit for the next Georgia Bar examination.

Responsibilities

• Provides support and assistance to supervising attorney on a variety of legal matters.
• Researches for the staff on all matters affected by applicable laws and regulations and of legal ramification.
• Responds to inquiries regarding legal determinations and disseminates written response or reports to interested parties.
• Reviews subpoenas, court orders, affidavits, and other legal documents in order to inform staff.
• Assists in the preparation and coordination of cases prior to and during court trials and subsequent appeals.
• Assists in legal research; analyze statutes, case law, and other relevant information in aid of the development of case strategies.
• In conjunction with supervising attorney, prepares petitions, briefs, motions and other legal instruments, reports, and correspondence for both litigation and mitigation phases.
• Participates in the preparation and coordination of cases prior to and during court trials.
• Gathers information, identifies and reviews facts and issues in the preparation for trials.
• Gathers documents, prepares exhibits and other necessary items for court.
• Prepares legal documents, reports, and statements in connection with litigation/mitigation.
• Complies with continuing requirements to improve effectiveness.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals and other literature as well as attending related and mandatory seminars and/or conferences.
• Applies pertinent new knowledge to performance and other responsibilities.
• Interacts with all levels of state government in a way that promotes respect, encourages cooperation, and contributes to excellent performance.
• Treats all customers fairly, giving no one preferential treatment.
• Communicates accurate information to all other customers in a professional and courteous manner that conveys a willingness to assist.
• Accepts direction and feedback from supervisors and follows through appropriately.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree