Attorney 2 🔍 Georgia - Upson (https://careers.georgia.gov/jobs/59963/other-jobs-matching/location-only) ▾ ▸ 1 additional location Georgia - Upson - Thomaston (https://careers.georgia.gov/jobs/59963/other-jobs-matching/location-only?location\_id=350) 📁 Legal 💼 Public Defender Council, Georgia 📅    Nov 21, 2024 Post Date Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for Job Alerts Griffin Judicial Circuit (Upson County) – Assistant Public Defender II The Griffin Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office is seeking to fill the Assistant Public Defender II positions in Upson County. The primary responsibilities include representing indigent clients with criminal case(s) in Superior Court from arrest to trial. Applicants must have the required skills to perform the responsibilities and the position requirements. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to indigent defense. Applicants must be a current 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 II will provide competent and zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients. This position performs beginning-level to mid-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 II (https://gapubdef.org/wp-content/uploads/Job-Description-Attorney-2-1-2024.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 + Agency Logo: + Requisition ID: LEG02FY + Number of Openings: 1 + Shift: Day Job + Posting End Date: Jan 20, 2025