The Alternate Public Defender Northwest Office is seeking to hire an Assistant Public Defender III. This office serves Floyd, Bartow, and Gordan counties. 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, seeking and negotiating plea depositions, and entering pleas in the felony cases in Superior Court. The candidate selected must have trial experience. Knowledge and experience in the use of the Judicial Case Tracking System (JCATS) is preferred. Applicants must be a 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 “Alternate PD Northwest: APD III” in the subject line of your email.
Description of Duties: The Assistant Public Defender III will provide competent and zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients. This position may perform mid-level professional legal work and assist in cases of routine complexity. Also, perform as an expert attorney, assigned to serious, high profile, and significant felony cases. Performs other related duties as required.
