• Attorney 2

    State of Georgia (Ware County, GA)


    Attorney 2

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    Georgia - Ware - Waycross

     

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    Public Defender Council, Georgia

     

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    Waycross Judicial Circuit – Assistant Public Defender I, II, III, or IV

     

    The Waycross Judicial Circuit is seeking to fill an Assistant Public Defender I, II, III, or IV position in Ware County. Primary duties will include, but not limited to, representation of indigent criminal defendants in the Superior Courts. Applicants must meet the qualifications and have the necessary skills to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position. Experience in all areas of criminal defense is preferred. The chosen applicant will be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia and must have a strong commitment to indigent criminal defense. Salary is commensurate with experience.

     

    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 Joshua Larkey, Circuit Public Defender, at [email protected].

     

    Description of Duties: The Assistant Public Defender will provide competent and zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients. These positions perform duties ranging from beginning- level to lead attorney, assigned to serious, high-profile, and significant felony cases, as well as performing 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.

     

    Job Description: Assistant Public Defender I (https://gapubdef.org/wp-content/uploads/Job-Description-Attorney-1-6-2025.pdf)

     

    Job Description: Assistant Public Defender II

     

    Job Description: Assistant Public Defender III and IV (https://gapubdef.org/wp-content/uploads/Job-Description-Attorney-3-and-Attorney-4-06-2025.pdf)

     

    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 one (1) year of relevant legal experience; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower-level Attorney 1 (LEP020).

     

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    + Number of Openings: 1

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