What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney 1 position at State of Georgia?
Middle Judicial Circuit - Assistant Public Defender I or II
The Middle Judicial Circuit Public Defender's Office is seeking to fill an Assistant Public Defender position. Primary duties include representing indigent clients in all phases of criminal proceedings, including arraignment, pretrial hearings, trial preparation, plea negotiations, trial, and sentencing. This position involves extensive courtroom and trial experience. The chosen applicant will be a member in good standing with the State of Georgia Bar and have a strong commitment to indigent criminal defense.
Interested applicants should apply on Team Georgia Careers and email a cover letter and resume to Brandi Payne, at bpayne@gapublicdefender.org.
Description of Duties: The Assistant Public Defender I or II will provide competent and zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients.
: ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER I
JOB DESCRIPTION: ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER II
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 (must obtain Law License). Note: Some positions may not allow the eligibility clause
Additional Information
- Agency Logo: Requisition ID: LEG01MW
- Number of Openings: 1
- Shift: Day Job
