The Columbia Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office is seeking to fill an Assistant Public Defender I position. The primary responsibilities include handling low level felonies and misdemeanors in the Superior Court of Columbia County, Georgia. Applicants must be a member of the Georgia Bar and be admitted before the Georgia Court of Appeals and Georgia’s Supreme Court.
Interested applicants should apply on Team Georgia Careers and email a cover letter and resume to Thomas McCants at Tmccants@columbiacountyga.gov.
Description of Duties: The Assistant Public Defender I will provide competent and zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients. This position performs beginning-level professional legal work and may assist in cases of routine complexity. To be considered for this position, candidates must possess a Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university and a license to practice law in the State of Georgia. Performs other related duties as required.
