• Attorney 3

    State of Georgia (Putnam County, GA)


    Attorney 3

    • Georgia - Putnam (https://careers.georgia.gov/jobs/68652/other-jobs-matching/location-only)

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    Georgia - Putnam - Eatonton (https://careers.georgia.gov/jobs/68652/other-jobs-matching/location-only?location\_id=233)

     

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    Public Defender Council, Georgia

     

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    May 28, 2025 Post Date

     

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    Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit (Putnam County)- Assistant Public Defender III or IV

     

    The Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office is seeking to fill an Assistant Public Defender III or IV position serving Putnam County. Primary duties include representing indigent clients in Superior Court. Applicants must meet the qualifications and have the necessary skills to perform the job duties and responsibilities for the position: including but not limited to, preparation and presentation of cases for trials and/or pleas. The Assistant Public Defender III or IV will be responsible for conducting legal research, preparing and presenting complex documents, pleading compilation, orders, etc. Applicants must be in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia. A strong commitment to indigent defense is also required. Applicants must have the ability to communicate with clients and advocate defense positions in court and negotiations.

     

    Interested applicants should apply on Team Georgia Careers (https://ga.taleo.net/careersection/ga\_external/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en&organization=19400101370) and submit a cover letter and resume to Kristin Waller at [email protected].

     

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

     

    Job Description: Assistant Public Defender III (https://gapubdef.org/wp-content/uploads/Job-Description-Attorney-3-5-2025.pdf)

     

    Job Description: Assistant Public Defender IV

     

    Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university and license to practice law in the State of Georgia or eligibility to sit for the next Georgia Bar examination followed by Georgia Bar exam passage and licensure to practice law in the State of Georgia within one (1) year of hiring or reciprocity and two (2) years of relevant legal -experience; or two (2) years of experience required at the lower-level Attorney 2 (LEP021).

     

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    + Requisition ID: LEG02MA

    + Number of Openings: 1

    + Shift: Day Job

    + Posting End Date: Jul 27, 2025