The Eastern Judicial Circuit, a single-county circuit encompassing Savannah, seeks multiple attorneys to represent indigent clients through all phases of criminal proceedings. Positions are available in both Superior and Juvenile Courts. The office includes divisions for Major Crimes, Other Felonies, Early Intervention (arrest through preliminary hearing), Juvenile and Appellate. This office emphasizes zealous, holistic representation. Our team includes Investigators, Social Workers, and a Mental Health Advocate Attorney. We provide in-house training and mentoring and cover State Bar dues and seminar/CLE fees. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to indigent defense or comparable public service and be members in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia. Salary commensurate with experience.
Applicants should apply via Team Georgia Careers and also send a cover letter and resume to Circuit Public Defender, Todd Martin, at thmartin@chathamcounty.org.
Description of Duties: Zealously represent indigent clients at the appropriate stages of the criminal process, depending on division assignment. All attorneys are expected to consider referrals to accountability courts and social services when appropriate. Experienced attorneys will assist in training and mentoring beginning attorneys.
