Attorney 1
About The Position
The Atlantic Judicial Circuit Public Defender's Office is seeking to hire an Assistant Public Defender 1. The Circuit serves Liberty and Long Counties. 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 and client advocacy is essential. This position requires the candidate be an active member of the State Bar of Georgia or admittance pending. The Assistant Public Defender 1 will provide competent and zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients. Develops trusting and supportive attorney-client relationships, explains and advises clients regarding their rights, and the investigative and judicial process. 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 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).
- Active member of the State Bar of Georgia or admittance pending.
Nice To Haves
- Strong commitment to indigent defense and client advocacy is essential.
Responsibilities
- Assisting and/or handling indigent clients' representation with criminal cases in Superior Court.
- Provide competent and zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients.
- Develop trusting and supportive attorney-client relationships.
- Explain and advise clients regarding their rights, and the investigative and judicial process.
- Perform beginning-level professional legal work.
- Assist in cases of routine complexity.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Benefits
- Robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
