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Dublin Judicial Circuit - Assistant Public Defender II

The Dublin Judicial Circuit Office is seeking to hire an Assistant Public Defender II position. The primary responsibilities include representing indigent clients with criminal case(s) in Superior Court from arrest to trial and appeal if necessary.

Applicants must have the required skills to perform the responsibilities of the position. Applicants must be a current member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia.

Interested applicants should apply on Team Georgia Careers and email your cover letter and resume to Clay Tapley, Circuit Public Defender at ctapley@gapublicdefender.org.

Description of Duties: The Assistant Public Defender 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. To be considered for this position, candidates must possess a Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university and a license to practice law in the State of Georgia. Performs other related duties as required.

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 and one (1) year of relevant legal experience; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower-level Attorney 1 (LEP020).

Additional Information

• Agency Logo: Requisition ID: LEG029U

• Number of Openings: 1

• Shift: Day Job

• Posting End Date: Aug 16, 2024