Attorney 3
About The Position
The Waycross Judicial Circuit is seeking to fill an Assistant Public Defender I, II, III, or IV position in Ware County. Primary duties will include, but not limited to, representation of indigent criminal defendants in the Superior Courts. Applicants must meet the qualifications and have the necessary skills to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position. Candidates of all levels of experience will be considered. The chosen applicant will be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia and must have a strong commitment to indigent criminal defense. Salary is commensurate with experience. Interested applicants should apply on Team Georgia Careers and submit a cover letter and resume to Sonia Meadows at [email protected]. Description of Duties: The Assistant Public Defender will provide competent and zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients. These positions perform duties ranging from beginning- level to lead attorney, assigned to serious, high-profile, and significant felony cases, as well as performing professional legal work and may assist in cases of routine complexity. To be considered for this position, 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 and 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 and two (2) years of relevant legal -experience; or two (2) years of experience required at the lower-level Attorney 2 (LEP021).
Responsibilities
- Provide competent and zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients.
- Perform duties ranging from beginning- level to lead attorney, assigned to serious, high-profile, and significant felony cases, as well as performing professional legal work and may assist in cases of routine complexity.
- Perform other related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
