Attorney 3

Public Defender Council, Georgia•Macon, GA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Macon Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office is looking to hire an Assistant Public Defender 3. Primary duties include representing indigent clients with criminal case(s) in Superior Court. Applicants must meet the qualifications and have the necessary skills to perform the job duties and responsibilities for the position, including, but not limited to, preparation and presentation of cases for trial and entering pleas. Under supervision, the attorney will be responsible for conducting legal research, including researching precedents in cases, preparation and dissemination of complex documents, pleading compilation, orders, etc. Applicants must be a current member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia. The Assistant Public Defender 3 will provide competent and zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients. This position performs mid-level professional legal work and may assist in cases of routine complexity. Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Current member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia.
Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university.
License to practice law in the State of Georgia.
Two (2) years of relevant legal experience.
Two (2) years of experience required at the lower-level Attorney 2 (LEP021).

Nice To Haves

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.