Attorney 1
About The Position
The Coweta Judicial Circuit Public Defender Office is seeking an Assistant Public Defender 1 to represent indigent individuals with criminal cases in the Juvenile Court of Coweta County. The position is based in the Newnan, Georgia office and performs beginning-level professional legal work, potentially assisting with cases of routine complexity. The attorney provides competent and zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients and performs other related duties as required. Applicants must have a Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university and be licensed to practice law in Georgia, eligible to sit for the next Georgia Bar examination, or eligible for reciprocity. Candidates who qualify through the bar-exam eligibility route must pass the exam and obtain Georgia licensure within one year of hiring. Strong organizational skills and a commitment to indigent defense are required. Preference is given to candidates with two or more years of criminal defense experience. Interested applicants should apply through Team Georgia Careers and submit a cover letter and resume to Kate Barnett at [email protected]. The State of Georgia is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations during the application or screening process upon request.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university.
- Georgia law license in good standing, eligibility to sit for the next Georgia Bar examination, or eligibility for reciprocity; candidates using the exam-eligibility route must pass the exam and obtain Georgia licensure within one year of hiring.
- Superior organizational skills.
- Strong commitment to indigent defense.
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of criminal defense experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide competent and zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients.
- Represent indigent individuals with criminal cases in the Juvenile Court of Coweta County.
- Perform beginning-level professional legal work and potentially assist with cases of routine complexity.
- Perform 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
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
