The Alternate Public Defender West Georgia Office is seeking to fill an Assistant Public Defender III position. This position is serving the Coweta, Paulding, and Tallapoosa Circuits. Applicants must be current members in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia and must be admitted to both the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Georgia. Preference will be given to candidates who have 3-5 years or more of criminal trial experience, outstanding research and writing skills, and either appellate practice experience or extensive and equivalent motions practice experience. The position primarily entails providing competent and zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients from the motion for a new trial through direct appeal.
Interested applicants should apply on Team Georgia Careers and submit a cover letter and resume to GPDC-JOBS@gapubdef.org. Make sure to include “APD West Georgia: ADP 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 in the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Georgia. This position performs as a lead attorney.
