Rockdale Judicial Circuit – Assistant Public Defender III (County-funded)


The Rockdale Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office is seeking to hire an Assistant Public Defender III.  The primary responsibilities include representing indigent clients with criminal case(s) in Juvenile Court.  Applicants must have the required skills to perform the responsibilities for the position, including but not limited to representing Juvenile cases from detention to final resolution in Juvenile Accountability Courts.  Applicants must be a current member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia.

Interested applicants should email your cover letter, resume, and at least three professional references to Gina Bernard, Circuit Public Defender at gina.bernard@rockdalecountyga.gov.

Description of Duties: The Assistant Public Defender III will provide competent and zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients. This position may perform as a lead attorney, assigned to serious and significant cases of routine complexity.  Performs other related duties as required.

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