Attorney 4
About The Position
The Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit is seeking to hire an Assistant Public Defender 4 in Haralson County. This role requires a strong commitment to public defense and the ability to manage complex cases from preparation through trial or resolution. This Assistant Public Defender will be responsible for preparing and presenting cases and entering pleas, conducting legal research, preparing and presenting complex documents, pleading compilation, orders, etc. The selected candidate must possess extensive experience in criminal law and be prepared to assume a full caseload upon the date of hire. Candidates must also be in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia and show a strong commitment to indigent defense work. Interested applicants should apply on https://careers.georgia.gov/ and send a cover letter and resume to David Smith at [email protected]. Description of Duties: The Assistant Public Defender 4 is responsible for providing competent, diligent, and zealous legal representation to indigent clients. This position serves as an expert-level attorney, handling serious, high-profile, and complex felony cases, including the most significant matters assigned within the office. The attorney will independently manage all aspects of litigation, including case strategy, investigation, motion practice, trial preparation, and courtroom advocacy. This role requires advanced legal judgment, strong trial skills, and the ability to navigate complex legal and factual issues. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate in a related area 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
- Three (3) years of relevant legal experience
- Three (3) years of experience required at the lower-level Attorney 3 (LEP022)
- Extensive experience in criminal law
- Good standing with the State Bar of Georgia
- Strong commitment to indigent defense work
Nice To Haves
- Ability to manage complex cases from preparation through trial or resolution
- Prepared to assume a full caseload upon the date of hire
- Advanced legal judgment
- Strong trial skills
- Ability to navigate complex legal and factual issues
Responsibilities
- Preparing and presenting cases and entering pleas
- Conducting legal research
- Preparing and presenting complex documents, pleading compilation, orders, etc.
- Providing competent, diligent, and zealous legal representation to indigent clients
- Independently managing all aspects of litigation, including case strategy, investigation, motion practice, trial preparation, and courtroom advocacy
- Performing other related duties as assigned
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
Senior
