The Rome Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office is seeking to fill an Assistant Public Defender I or II position.  Primary duties include representing indigent clients in all phases of criminal proceedings, including arraignment, pretrial hearings, trial preparation, plea negotiations, trial, and sentencing.  This position involves extensive courtroom and trial experience in the Superior Court of Floyd County, Georgia. Applicants should be a member in good standing with the State of Georgia Bar.

This position offers an additional County Pay Supplement.

Interested applicants should apply on Team Georgia Careers and email a cover letter, resume, and references to Sean Lowe, Circuit Public Defender, at slowe@gapublicdefender.org.

Description of Duties: The Assistant Public Defender I or II will provide competent and zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients.  This position performs beginning-level to mid-level professional legal work and may assist in cases of routine complexity.  To be considered for this position, candidates must possess a Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university and a license to practice law in the State of Georgia.  Performs other related duties as required.