Attorney 4

Public Defender Council, Georgia•Atlanta, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Georgia Public Defender Council (GPDC) is seeking an experienced Assistant Public Defender 4 in the Appellate Division to provide exceptional legal representation to indigent clients in criminal appeals. This position is responsible for independently managing complex appellate cases, including conducting comprehensive legal research, analyzing trial records, drafting persuasive appellate briefs, and presenting oral arguments and motions for new trial before Georgia courts. The Assistant Public Defender 4 serves as a senior-level attorney and is expected to exercise sound legal judgment while handling challenging and high-impact appellate matters. The ideal candidate will possess outstanding legal research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple cases and meet strict filing deadlines. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Active member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia
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)

Nice To Haves

Outstanding legal research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

Independently managing complex appellate cases
Conducting comprehensive legal research
Analyzing trial records
Drafting persuasive appellate briefs
Presenting oral arguments and motions for new trial before Georgia courts
Exercise sound legal judgment while handling challenging and high-impact appellate matters
Manage multiple cases and meet strict filing deadlines
Performs other related duties as assigned