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Augusta Judicial Circuit – Assistant Public Defender III
Augusta, GA GEORGIA PUBLIC DEFENDER COUNCIL GPDC HR: 10/2023 Page 4 BENEFITS: • Health, dental, vision, legal and disability insurance • Annual and sick leave • 12 paid holidays • Retirement benefits • Pension plan • Deferred compensation plan • Employee assistance • Tuition assistance • Dependent child care • Direct deposit • Credit union • Travel reimbursement • Annual performance-based salary increase • Opportunity for career advancement • Rewarding work experience • Opportunities for training and development Job Title: Assistant Public Defender III - Represent indigent clients with criminal cases in Superior Court felonies, sometimes Juvenile Court delinquencies Salary Information: Minimum - $51,310.72, Midpoint - $68,677.24, Maximum - $86,043.76 Experience 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, OR reciprocity AND two years of relevant legal experience, OR two years of experience at the lower level Attorney 2 (LEP021) Organization: Georgia Public Defender Council (GPDC) Department: Not specified H1: Assistant Public Defender III - Represent Indigent Clients in Superior Court Felonies H2: Join the GPDC Team and Make a Difference in the Lives of Indigent Clients - Responsibilities include managing staff attorneys and administrative staff - Prepare and present cases for trial and enter pleas - Conduct legal research and prepare complex documents - Advise and counsel other attorneys on case management practices - Must be a member in good standing or eligible for admission to the State Bar of Georgia - Interested applicants should apply on Team Georgia Careers and send a cover letter and resume to Lyndsey Hix at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** - Essential duties include representing clients in court, negotiating on behalf of clients, attending court appearances, and coordinating with court administration and other parties - Other duties may be required and assigned - Must have a Juris Doctorate and be licensed to practice law in the State of Georgia - Must have three years of experience in criminal defense - Must demonstrate proficiency in essential duties and responsibilities - Must have knowledge of relevant laws and court procedures - Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Equal employment opportunity employer with a variety of benefits for employees - Opportunities for training, development, and career advancement |
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