What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Public Defender position at Augusta-Richmond County?
Under close supervision of the supervising attorney, responsible for conduction legal research including researching precedents in cases. Prepares and disseminates complex documents; compiles and prepares subpoenas, pleadings, etc. Develops and modifies forms and procedures. Delivers legal pleadings.
- Provides support and assistance to supervising attorney on a variety of legal matters. Responds to requests for information and provides answers, opinions, and recommendations regarding legal issues.
- Assists in the preparation and coordination of cases prior to and during court trials and subsequent appeals.
- Participates in the preparation and coordination of cases prior to and during court trials.
- Complies with continuing requirements to improve effectiveness. Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals, and other literature as well as attending related and mandatory seminars and/or conferences. Applies pertinent new knowledge to performance and other responsibilities.
- Interacts with all levels of state government in a way that promotes respect, encourages cooperation, and contributes to excellent performance.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Education: Completion of a law degree. Admission to all State trial courts and the Georgia Court of Appeals and Georgia Supreme Court as soon as legally eligible.
Experience: No experience required, but public defender internship or similar experience preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of statutes, court decisions, state and federal laws and regulations and departmental policy.
- Ability to perform research and analysis.
- Ability to draft legal instruments, contracts, proposed legislation, and legal opinions.
- Ability to analyze, appraise, and organize facts and present such materials in clear and logical form for oral and written presentation.
- Ability to determine compliance with rules and regulations.
Licensing: License to practice law in the State of Georgia OR eligibility to sit for the next State of Georgia Bar examination.
Travel from office to other locations is less than 50%.
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The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.
Salary : $60,000
