The Towaliga Judicial Circuit is seeking to fill an Assistant Public Defender IV position located in Forsyth, Georgia.  The primary duties include representing indigent clients with criminal case(s) in Superior Court.  Applicants must meet the qualifications and have the necessary skills to perform the job duties and responsibilities for the position.  This Assistant Public Defender will be responsible for preparing and presenting cases for trial and entering pleas, conducting legal research, preparing and presenting complex documents, pleading compilation, orders, etc.  The candidate must demonstrate a mastery of Criminal Litigation (Trial) experience as Lead Counsel. Applicants must be in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia. A strong commitment to indigent defense and trial experience required.

Interested applicants should apply on Team Georgia Careers and submit a cover letter and resume to David Tatem at dtatem@gapublicdefender.org.

Description of Duties: The Assistant Public Defender IV will be responsible for providing competent and zealous legal representation and advocacy to indigent clients.  An individual holding this position should be prepared to direct subordinate staff engaged in criminal defense, advise and counsel other attorneys as to the case management practices of handling their assigned cases; represent clients in cases including the most serious, legal complex, high-profile and/or significant cases assigned to the office.  Perform other duties as required.