• Attorney 2

    State of Georgia (Clayton, GA)


    Attorney 2

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    Public Defender Council, Georgia

     

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    Oct 31, 2025 Post Date

     

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    Clayton Judicial Circuit – Assistant Public Defender II

     

    The Clayton Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office is seeking to hire an Assistant Public Defender II. Applicants must meet the qualifications and have the necessary skills to perform the job duties and responsibilities for the position, including preparing cases for trial, and zealously advocating and defending their clients. Candidates must have acquired a Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university and must be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia.

     

    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 Zenobia Wade at [email protected].

     

    Description of Duties: The Assistant Public Defender II will provide competent and zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients in Superior Court. This position performs beginning-level professional legal work and may assist in cases of routine complexity. Performs other related duties as required.

     

    Job Description: Assistant Public Defender II (https://gapubdef.org/wp-content/uploads/Job-Description-Attorney-2-10-2025.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).

     

    Additional Information

     

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    + Requisition ID: LEG02RB

    + Number of Openings: 1

    + Shift: Day Job

    + Posting End Date: Nov 30, 2025