Attorney

Attorney 1

Agency:
Georgia Public Defender Council

Job Requisition

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $75,000.00

The Brunswick Judicial Circuit Public Defender Office is seeking to fill an Assistant Public Defender 1 position.

The caseload will consist of cases in the Superior Court, Juvenile Court, and Drug Court throughout the Circuit. The circuit consists of five counties:
Glynn, Camden, Wayne, Jett Davis, and Appling.

• 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.

• 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.

Equal 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.

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