Attorney 4
Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Public Defender Council, Georgia is hiring an Attorney 4. The Griffin Judicial Circuit is seeking an Assistant Public Defender 4 in Spalding County, Georgia. This role requires a strong commitment to public defense and the ability to manage complex cases from preparation through trial or resolution. The Assistant Public Defender will be responsible for preparing and presenting cases, conducting legal research, and preparing complex legal documents. This position serves as an expert-level attorney, handling serious, high-profile, and complex felony cases.
Key focus areas include Provide competent, diligent, and zealous legal representation to indigent clients, Serve as an expert-level attorney, handling serious, high-profile, and complex felony cases, and Independently manage all aspects of litigation, including case strategy, investigation, motion practice, and trial preparation.
Successful candidates bring Juris Doctorate, Georgia State Bar Membership, and Three Years Relevant Legal Experience. Important skills include Manage Complex Cases, Prepare And Present Cases, Entering Pleas, Legal Research, Prepare And Present Complex Documents, and Pleading Compilation.
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Job Description:
The Griffin Judicial Circuit is seeking to hire an Assistant Public Defender 4 in Spalding 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. Applicants must demonstrate substantial criminal litigation and jury trial experience. 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 William Imhoff 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Juris Doctorate in a related area 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 three (3) years of relevant legal experience; or three (3) years of experience required at the lower-level Attorney 3 (LEP022).
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The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.
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