Attorney 1

Public Defender Council, Georgia•LaGrange, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Coweta Judicial Circuit Public Defender Office in Troup County is seeking to hire an Assistant Public Defender 1 to provide zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients with criminal cases in Superior Court. The position is in our LaGrange, GA office. All applicants must meet the qualifications and have the necessary skills to perform the job duties and responsibilities for the position and should have a strong commitment to public defense. Solid case management skills and prior experience are preferred. We provide in-house training and mentoring and cover State Bar dues. Candidates must possess a Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university and be a current member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia or be eligible to sit the next Georgia Bar Exam. The Assistant Public Defender 1 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. 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 followed by Georgia Bar exam passage and licensure to practice law in the State of Georgia within one (1) year of hiring or reciprocity (must obtain Law License).
Strong commitment to public defense.

Nice To Haves

Solid case management skills.
Prior experience.

Responsibilities

Provide zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients 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.