Closing Date: 26th May, 2024
Description:
The Southwestern Judicial Circuit Public Defender's Office is seeking to hire an Assistant Public Defender I. Applicants must meet the qualifications and have the necessary skills to perform the job duties and responsibilities for the position. In addition, applicant must be a member in good standing or eligible for admission to the State Bar of Georgia.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. To be considered for this position, candidates must possess a Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university and license to practice law in the State of Georgia, or eligible to sit for the next bar exam. 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 clause
