Attorney 1

State of Georgia • Dade, GA

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About The Position

The Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Public Defender's Office is seeking to hire an Assistant Public Defender I. Applicants must meet the qualifications and have the necessary skills to perform the job duties and responsibilities for this position. The primary responsibilities include assisting and/or handling indigent clients' representation with criminal cases in Superior Court. A strong commitment to indigent defense is required. Applicants must be a current member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia or pending admittance. The Assistant Public Defender I will provide competent and zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients. This position performs beginning-level professional legal work and may assist in cases of routine complexity. Candidates must possess a Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university and a license to practice law in the State of Georgia. Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university.
• License to practice law in the State of Georgia or eligibility to sit for the next Georgia Bar examination.
• Must pass the Georgia Bar exam and obtain licensure to practice law in the State of Georgia within one (1) year of hiring or have reciprocity.

Responsibilities

• Assist and/or handle indigent clients' representation with criminal cases in Superior Court.
• Provide competent and zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients.
• Perform beginning-level professional legal work.
• Assist in cases of routine complexity.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees