Attorney 1 🔍 Georgia - Spalding (https://careers.georgia.gov/jobs/64914/other-jobs-matching/location-only) New ▾ ▸ 1 additional location Georgia - Spalding - Griffin 📁 (https://careers.georgia.gov/landingpages/legal-opportunities-at-team-georgia-4) Legal 💼 Public Defender Council, Georgia 📅    5 days ago Post Date Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for Job Alerts Griffin Judicial Circuit (Spalding County) – Assistant Public Defender I The Griffin Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office is seeking to hire an Assistant Public Defender I in Spalding County. The primary responsibilities include assisting and/or handling indigent clients’ representation with criminal cases in Superior Court. Applicants must meet the qualifications and have the necessary skills to perform the job duties and responsibilities for the position. A strong commitment to indigent defense is required. The candidate must be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia or pending admittance. Interested applicants should apply on Team Georgia Careers (https://ga.taleo.net/careersection/ga\_external/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en&organization=19400101370) and email a cover letter and resume to William Imhoff, Circuit Public Defender at wimhoff@gapublicdefender.org. Description of Duties: The Assistant Public Defender I will provide competent and zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients. This position performs beginning-level 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-1-2025.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 (must obtain Law License). Note: Some positions may not allow the eligibility clause Additional Information + Agency Logo: + Requisition ID: LEG02IB + Number of Openings: 1 + Shift: Day Job + Posting End Date: Apr 5, 2025