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Requisition ID: LEG02TF
Number of Openings: 1
Shift: Day Job
Posting End Date: Feb 26, 2026
Cordele Judicial Circuit – Assistant Public Defender I
The Cordele Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office is seeking to fill several Assistant Public Defender I positions. This circuit serves Ben Hill, Crisp, Dooly, and Wilcox Counties. Applicants must meet the qualifications and have the necessary skills to perform the job duties and responsibilities for the position, in conjunction with, assisting and/or handling indigent clients’ representation with criminal cases in Superior Court. The Assistant Public Defender I will represent indigent clients in all phases of criminal proceedings, including arraignment, pretrial hearings, trial preparation, plea negotiations, trial, and sentencing. A strong commitment to indigent defense is required. To be considered for this position, candidates must possess a Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university, a license to practice law in the State of Georgia, and be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia.
Interested applicants should apply on Team Georgia Careers and submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Make sure to include “Cordele Judicial Circuit: Assistant Public Defender I” in the subject line of your email.
Description of Duties: The Assistant Public Defender I will provide competent and zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients. Develops trusting and supportive attorney-client relationships; explains and advises clients regarding their rights, and the investigative and judicial process. 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 I
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
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Licenses
Do you have a valid Bar license?
Skills
Do you have experience in Legal negotiation?
Education
Do you have a Doctor of Law (JD)?
Full job description
Additional Information
Agency Logo:
Requisition ID: LEG02TF
Number of Openings: 1
Shift: Day Job
Posting End Date: Feb 26, 2026
Cordele Judicial Circuit – Assistant Public Defender I
The Cordele Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office is seeking to fill several Assistant Public Defender I positions. This circuit serves Ben Hill, Crisp, Dooly, and Wilcox Counties. Applicants must meet the qualifications and have the necessary skills to perform the job duties and responsibilities for the position, in conjunction with, assisting and/or handling indigent clients’ representation with criminal cases in Superior Court. The Assistant Public Defender I will represent indigent clients in all phases of criminal proceedings, including arraignment, pretrial hearings, trial preparation, plea negotiations, trial, and sentencing. A strong commitment to indigent defense is required. To be considered for this position, candidates must possess a Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university, a license to practice law in the State of Georgia, and be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia.
Interested applicants should apply on Team Georgia Careers and submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Make sure to include “Cordele Judicial Circuit: Assistant Public Defender I” in the subject line of your email.
Description of Duties: The Assistant Public Defender I will provide competent and zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients. Develops trusting and supportive attorney-client relationships; explains and advises clients regarding their rights, and the investigative and judicial process. 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 I
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
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