State Of Georgia Carrollton , GA 30112
Posted 2 months ago
Coweta Judicial Circuit - Assistant Public Defender I (Carroll County/Carrollton, GA)
The Coweta Judicial Circuit Public Defender Office (Carroll County/Carrollton, GA) is seeking to fill an Assistant Public Defender I position. Primary duties include representing indigent individuals with criminal cases in the Superior Court of Carroll County.
Applicants must meet the qualifications and have the necessary skills to perform the job duties and responsibilities for the position. Applicants must be a current member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia. Emphasis will be placed upon the candidates' demonstrated commitment to indigent defense. Preference will be given to candidates who have two or more years of criminal defense experience.
Interested applicants should apply on Team Georgia Careers and submit a cover letter and resume to Dawn Broome at dbroome@gapublicdefender.org.
Description of Duties: The Assistant Public Defender I will provide competent and zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients.
This position performs beginning-level professional legal work and may assist in cases of routine complexity. Performs other related duties as required.
JOB DESCRIPTION: ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER I
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: LEG028B
Number of Openings: 1
Shift: Day Job
Posting End Date: Jul 16, 2024
State Of Georgia