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You Should Not Dabble: To Succeed It’s All or Nothing
Government
Atlanta, GA, United States
Assistant Public Defender 1
Attorney
Company Review
Full-time
No
# Job Opportunity: Assistant Public Defender 1 ## Salary Range The salary range for the Assistant Public Defender 1 position is from **$41,** to **$68,**. ## Job Description The Assistant Public Defender 1 position offers an opportunity to 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. ## Essential Functions and Responsibilities The Assistant Public Defender 1 is responsible for the following: - Attends scheduled court appearances; creates new case files, inputs, and records case-related data and notes, logs case activities, and closes files; receives and reviews calendars; and coordinates with court administration, clients, witnesses, experts, and others. - Represents clients in court at various stages of cases, including arraignments, preliminary and pretrial hearings, probation and sentencing, post-adjudication/post-conviction hearings, appeals or any related courtroom proceedings: negotiates at all stages on behalf of the client; prepares and argues motions; conducts jury selection, makes opening and closing statements, presents evidence, and questions witnesses; and makes appropriate objections and arguments. - Reviews discovery; interviews clients in and out of custody; requests and inspects records and evidence; review criminal histories; prepares graphics and exhibits; explore alternative explanations for the alleged incident; follows up on defense leads; identifies and interviews witnesses and alibis; observes crime scenes; subpoenas witnesses and prepares them for trial; prepares clients for trial; determines the need for, procures, and interviews expert witnesses; assesses the need for psychological/psychiatric evaluation of client; anticipates legal issues; develops defense theory and case strategies. - Receives and reviews various documentation, including, police reports, witness statements, laboratory reports, criminal histories, defense motions, and case law updates; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation, including a variety of motions, orders, letters, notices, petitions, legal briefs, trial summaries, and departmental reports; compiles data for further processing or use in the preparation of department reports, and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records. - Secures mitigating evidence for sentencing or restitution; reviews court orders and case plans; files related requests, motions, and appeals; advocates for the client; and secures additional services for the client. - Argues mitigating evidence; negotiates resolutions with assistant district attorneys; and advises clients regarding the acceptance or rejection of plea offers. - Researches relevant case law and interprets in relation to the facts of the case; researches the terms, procedures, or science used in other fields that may be relevant to a case; prepares briefs and motions and responses to same; writes case summaries; drafts jury charges; and makes trial notes. - Develops trusting and supportive attorney-client relationship; explains and advises clients regarding their rights, the investigative and judicial process, and the advisability of alternative courses of action; provides updates regarding case status. - Attends conferences, seminars, meetings, and training events relevant to the area of expertise; keeps abreast of legal changes, and participates in professional organizations. - Communicates with prosecuting attorneys, judges, investigators, legal support staff, witnesses, experts, translators, client friends and family, probation officers, supervisor, government officials, other employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review the status of work, present or exchange information, provide legal counsel and interpretation, or resolve problems. ## Entry Qualifications To be considered for the Assistant Public Defender 1 position, candidates must possess a Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university and license to practice law in the State of Georgia. Some positions may not allow the eligibility clause. ## Agency Qualifications Candidates for the Assistant Public Defender 1 position must possess the following qualifications: - Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university AND license to practice law in the State of Georgia - Demonstrates the knowledge to conduct case research and documentation - Demonstrates knowledge of federal, state, and local criminal laws - Demonstrates the knowledge to investigate and prepare cases for hearings and trials - Ability to demonstrate proficiency in the performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all state or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function in the position effectively - Ability to make sound and well-informed decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change - Ability to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including superior written and spoken communication - Displays a high level of commitment toward work and a high standard of ethical conduct The Georgia Public Defender Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The selected applicant for the position will be subject to a reference check. .
Knowledge to conduct case research and documentation, knowledge of federal, state, and local criminal laws, ability to investigate and prepare cases for hearings and trials, ability to demonstrate proficiency in the performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all state or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function in the position effectively, ability to make sound and well-informed decisions, perceives the impact and implications of decisions, commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals, causes change, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, superior written and spoken communication, high level of commitment toward work and a high standard of ethical conduct
Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university
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Qualification and Experience 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
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USD 41268 to 68469 Annually
Mar 19, 2024
Jul 02, 2024
Qualification and ExperienceJuris 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
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