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A Lawyer represents clients in legal matters or court proceedings, provides legal advice and draws up legal documents. Works on criminal or civil cases, and either specializes in one area or practices broadly across all areas of law.
$120,989 / year median in Georgia
+11% projected growth
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Closing Date:
18th September, 2026
Description:
The Clayton Judicial Circuit is seeking to hire an Assistant Public Defender 4. This position primarily involves representing indigent clients in criminal matters before Superior Court. Qualified candidates must possess the skills and experience necessary to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role. Responsibilities include preparing and trying cases, negotiating and entering pleas, conducting legal research, and drafting and presenting complex legal documents such as pleadings and orders. Applicants must demonstrate substantial criminal litigation and jury trial experience. Candidates must also be in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia and show a strong commitment to indigent defense work. Interested applicants should apply on https://careers.georgia.gov/ and submit a cover letter and resume to Zenobia Wade at Zenobia.wade@claytoncountyga.gov.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Assistant Public Defender 4 serves as a senior-level attorney and is expected to exercise sound legal judgment while handling challenging and high-impact appellate matters. The ideal candidate will possess outstanding legal research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple cases and meet strict filing deadlines. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Juris Doctorate in a related area 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 three (3) years of relevant legal experience; or three (3) years of experience required at the lower-level Attorney 3 (LEP022). Similar Jobs Assistant Public Defender I Fulton County, Georgia Atlanta, GA Full Time Assistant Public Defender II Fulton County, Georgia Atlanta, GA Full Time Attorney 1 Georgia Public Defender Council Newnan, GA Full Time Attorney Advisor, GS-0905-13/14 FPL 14 (Excepte... US Department of Education Atlanta, GA Full Time Attorney 1 Georgia Public Defender Council LaGrange, GA Full Time Assistant District Attorney II Fulton County, Georgia Atlanta, GA Full Time Mangd Care Serv. & Com Attorney 4 Georgia Department of Community Health Atlanta, GA Full Time About Us Attorney Jobs in USA heartily welcomes you. We provide attorney jobs, in house counsel jobs and law student jobs around the USA from leading resources. We are always welcome your feedback to improve our performance. Please feel free to contact us with your suggestions or concern using Contact Us form. Company About Us Daily Jobs FAQ Terms & Conditions Contact Us Job Search by locations Attorney Jobs in New York Attorney Jobs in Washington Attorney Jobs in San Francisco Attorney Jobs in Los Angeles Attorney Jobs in Chicago Trending job titles Counsel Jobs Employment Associate Jobs Staff Attorney Jobs Prosecutor Jobs Patent Attorney Jobs Copyrights © 2026 All Rights Reserved by Attorney Jobs in USA .