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Assistant Public Defender II Jobs in Macon, Georgia, USA at State of Georgia
Macon Judicial Circuit – Assistant Public Defender II
The Macon Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office is seeking to hire three (3) Assistant Public Defenders II positions. Primary duties include representing indigent clients with criminal case(s) in Superior Court. Applicants must meet the qualifications and have the necessary skills to perform the job duties and responsibilities for the position, including but not limited to, preparation and presentation of cases for trial and entering of pleas.
Under supervision, the attorney will also be responsible for conducting legal research, including researching precedents in cases, preparation, and dissemination of complex documents, pleading compilation, orders, etc.
Interested applicants should apply on Team Georgia Careers and submit a cover letter and resume to Tamika Fluker at tfluker.
Description of Duties: The Assistant Public Defender II 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 Requirements:
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 OR reciprocity AND One year of relevant legal experience OR One year of experience required at the lower level Attorney 1 (LEP
020).
Additional Information:
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Number of Openings: 3
Shift: Day Job
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Title: Assistant Public Defender II
Company: State of Georgia
Location: Macon, Georgia, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Lawyer, Litigation, Legal Counsel), Government
