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Cordele Judicial Circuit - Assistant Public Defender III or IV

The Cordele Judicial Circuit is seeking to fill an Assistant Public Defender III or IV position. The primary duties include managing staff attorneys, administrative staff, and representing indigent clients with criminal case(s) in Superior Court.

The applicant must have a strong dedication to indigent defense. Applicants must meet the qualifications and have the necessary skills to perform the job duties and responsibilities for the position. Court and Trial experience is preferred. This position will advise and counsel other attorneys as to the case management practices of handling their assigned cases.

Interested applicants should apply on Team Georgia Careers and submit a cover letter and resume to Tracy J. Mullis at tmullis@gapublicdefender.org.

Description of Duties: The Assistant Public Defender will be responsible for providing competent and zealous legal representation and advocacy to indigent clients.

An individual holding this position will represent clients in cases including the most serious, legal complex, high-profile and/or significant cases assigned to the office. Performs other related duties as required.

JOB DESCRIPTION: ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER III

JOB DESCRIPTION: ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER IV

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 two (2) years of relevant legal -experience; or two (2) years of experience required at the lower-level Attorney 2 (LEP021).

Additional Information

• Agency Logo: Requisition ID: LEG02AQ

• Number of Openings: 1

• Shift: Day Job

• Posting End Date: Jul 28, 2024