Attorney 4
Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Public Defender Council, Georgia is hiring an Attorney 4. The Georgia Public Defender Council seeks an experienced Assistant Public Defender 4 in the Appellate Division to provide legal representation to indigent clients in criminal appeals, managing complex appellate cases, conducting research, drafting briefs, and presenting oral arguments before Georgia courts.
Key focus areas include Manage complex appellate cases independently, Conduct comprehensive legal research and analyze trial records, and Draft persuasive appellate briefs and motions for new trial.
Important skills include Legal Research, Analyzing Trial Records, Drafting Appellate Briefs, Presenting Oral Arguments, Presenting Motions For New Trial, and Sound Legal Judgment.
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Job Description:
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. Applicants must be an active member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia.
Interested applicants should apply on https://careers.georgia.gov/ and send a cover letter and resume to Cynthia Harrison at [email protected] .
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.
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).
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
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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