Assistant Public Defender - Public Defender

Job Summary

This is professional legal work assisting the Public Defender in providing legal defense of indigents and providing the constitutional guarantee of the right to counsel. The incumbent will investigate indigent defendants’ cases in preparation for disposition by the court. The position serves as the direct supervisor to assigned employees. Responsibilities include assigning and supervising work in progress and reviewing completed work to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures. The incumbent may provide input in hiring promoting and disciplining employees and may provide direct assistance to employees in completing assigned job duties. This is a contract position.

Job Ad

Requirements: Graduate from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor Degree in Law Member of the Georgia State Bar Must have and maintain a valid United States Driver's License (Class C) a satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR) and the ability and willingness to drive a county vehicle; if assigned job duties require the use of a vehicle Minimum 21 years of age Employment is contingent on passing a mandatory Physical/Drug Screen/MVR and Background Investigation. Salary: $64217.40 annually plus full benefits package Resumes may be attached but a resume without a completed application will not be considered. “The recruitment selection appointment and promotion of employees shall be in such a manner as to promote equal employment for all persons without regard to race age color creed religion ancestry sex national origin physical handicap or political affiliation.”