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Job Title:
Attorney 1Agency:
Georgia Public Defender Council
Job Requisition ID:
JR0000004244Shift:
Day (United States of America)Compensation Details:
Job Description:
The Coweta Judicial Circuit Public Defender Office in Troup County is seeking to hire an Assistant Public Defender 1 to provide zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients with criminal cases in Superior Court. The position is in our LaGrange, GA office. All applicants must meet the qualifications and have the necessary skills to perform the job duties and responsibilities for the position and should have a strong commitment to public defense. Solid case management skills and prior experience are preferred. We provide in-house training and mentoring and cover State Bar dues.
Candidates must possess a Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university and be a current member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia or be eligible to sit the next Georgia Bar Exam.
Interested applicants should apply on https://careers.georgia.gov/ and submit a cover letter and resume to Kate Barnett at [email protected].
Description of Duties: The Assistant Public Defender 1 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
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 clauseEqual 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.
Skills Required
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university
- Current membership in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia
- Alternatively, eligibility to sit for the next Georgia Bar Exam, followed by passage and Georgia licensure within one year of hiring
- Qualifying reciprocity and subsequent Georgia law license
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