The Flint Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office is seeking to fill an Assistant Public Defender II position in Henry County. Primary duties include representing indigent clients in Superior Court. Applicants must meet the qualifications and have the necessary skills to perform the job duties and responsibilities for the position: including, but not limited to, preparation and presentation of cases for trials and/or pleas. Applicants must be a current member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia. Candidates must possess a Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university and a license to practice law in the State of Georgia.

Interested applicants should apply on Team Georgia Careers and submit a cover letter and resume to Jennifer Lewis at jlewis@henrycountyga.gov.

Description of Duties: The Assistant Public Defender II will provide competent and zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients. This position performs beginning-level to mid-level professional legal work assigned to serious and significant felony cases, as well as may assist in cases of routine complexity. Performs other related duties as required.