The Alternate Public Defender Cluster Office is seeking to hire an Assistant Public Defender II. This office serves the Chattahoochee, Dougherty, Pataula, and Southwestern Circuits. Applicants must meet the qualifications and have the necessary skills to perform the job duties and responsibilities for the position, including preparing cases for trial, zealously advocating and defending their client, seek and negotiating plea depositions, and entering pleas in the felony cases in Superior Court. Applicants must be current member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia. A strong commitment to indigent defense is also required.
Interested applicants should apply on Team Georgia Careers and submit a cover letter and resume to GPDC-Jobs@gapubdef.org. Make sure to include “APDC (South West): Assistant Public Defender II” in the subject line of your email.
Description of Duties: The Assistant Public Defender II will provide competent and zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients. This position performs as a lead attorney, assigned to serious, high-profile, and significant felony and appellate cases.
