Appellate Public Defender – Assistant Public Defender III

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Summary:

- Job Title: Appellate Public Defender – Assistant Public Defender III
- Salary: Minimum $53,, Midpoint $70,, Maximum $88,
- Experience: 3-5 years of criminal trial experience preferred
- Location: Remote position with travel, primarily in the Macon/Middle Georgia area
- Organization: Georgia Public Defender Council (GPDC)
- Department: Appellate Division
- Contact:
- Application: Apply on Team Georgia Careers, include "Appellate III" in subject line of email

Duties:

- Provide competent and zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients from motion for a new trial through direct appeal
- Represent clients in court at various stages of cases, including arraignments, preliminary and pretrial hearings, probation and sentencing, post-adjudication/post-conviction hearings, and appeals
- Negotiate on behalf of clients at all stages of the case
- Prepare and argue motions, conduct jury selection, make opening and closing statements, present evidence, question witnesses, and make appropriate objections and arguments
- Lead and coordinate daily work activities of assigned co-workers
- Assist in cases of routine complexity
- Attend scheduled court appearances and coordinate with court administration, clients, witnesses, experts, and others
- Review discovery, interview clients, request and inspect records and evidence, and prepare graphics and exhibits
- Identify and interview witnesses and alibis, observe crime scenes, and subpoena witnesses
- Prepare clients for trial and determine the need for expert witnesses and psychological/psychiatric evaluations
- Secure mitigating evidence for sentencing or restitution and advocate for the client
- Argue mitigating evidence and negotiate resolutions with assistant district attorneys
- Research relevant case law and interpret in relation to the facts of the case
- Develop trusting and supportive attorney-client relationships
- Attend conferences, seminars, meetings, and training events relevant to the area of expertise
- Keep abreast of legal changes and participate in professional organizations
- Communicate with other legal professionals, witnesses, clients, and the public as needed

Qualifications:

- Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university and license to practice law in the State of Georgia
- Eligibility to sit for the next Georgia Bar examination or reciprocity and two years of relevant legal experience
- Three years of experience in criminal defense
- Proficiency in the performance of essential duties and responsibilities
- Knowledge of statutes, court decisions, federal and state laws, and local criminal laws
- Ability to plan the work of assigned staff
- Strong decision-making and communication skills
- High level of commitment and ethical conduct

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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Legal research, writing, negotiation, trial preparation, case management, communication, advocacy, leadership, time management, attention to detail

Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university

Interested applicants should apply on Team Georgia Careers and submit a cover letter and resume to with "Appellate III" in the subject line.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university, license to practice law in the State of Georgia, 3 years of criminal defense experience

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