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Public Defender Council, Georgia

Alternate Public Defender (Atlanta/Stone Mountain): Assistant Public Defenders III, IV


The Alternate Public Defender (Atlanta/Stone Mountain) Office is seeking to hire  Assistant Public Defenders (III, IV) in the Fulton and Dekalb county offices.  The primary responsibilities include representing indigent clients with a criminal case(s) in both Superior and Juvenile Courts from arrest to trial and appeal if necessary.  Applicants must have the required skills to perform the responsibilities for the position.   Applicants should be a current member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia or be waiting on the Georgia Bar exam results.   Interviews will be scheduled expeditiously.

Interested applicants should apply on Team Georgia Careers and email your cover letter, resume, and at least three professional references to GPDC-Jobs@gapubdef.org.  Make sure to include “APD: Atlanta/Stone Mountain” in the subject line of your email.

Description of Duties:  The Assistant Public Defenders (III, IV) will provide competent and zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients. These positions perform beginner to advanced 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.

JOB DESCRIPTION: ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER III

JOB DESCRIPTION: ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER IV

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 AND Three years of relevant legal experience OR Three years of experience required at the lower-level Attorney 3 (LEP022)

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Forget the stereotype of boring government jobs! The State of Georgia offers diverse, exciting career opportunities for individuals with all kinds of education, skills, and interests. At Team Georgia Careers, we want to connect you with the perfect state agency where your talents can shine.

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Department of Community Supervision (DCC): Play a crucial role in helping people reintegrate into society after incarceration.

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Department of Transportation: Contribute to vital infrastructure projects and public transportation initiatives.

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Department of Revenue: Ensure the state's financial health by contributing to tax collection and administration.

State Accounting Office: Become a financial whiz and ensure accurate and efficient management of state funds.

Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI): Investigate complex crimes and use your skills to provide forensic services.

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Technical College System of Georgia: Help students develop valuable skills they need to succeed in the workforce.

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Department of Public Health: Protect and improve the health of all Georgians by conducting training and outreach.

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Team Georgia Careers will be visiting multiple college campuses to spread the word about new job opportunities with the State of Georgia! We look forward to meeting the brightest and most ambitious Faculty, Students and Alumni!

We will be visiting schools like Emory University, University of North Georgia, Mercer University, and more! Stop by our table at the career fairs and speak with us about how to find the best job for you at the state, and how to stay connected with us for all updates! We also have TGC goodie bags filled with treats, so don’t miss out!


Check out our Fall schedule below to catch us when we're in your area:


Douglasville Community Job Fair - August 5 – 10:00am – 3:00pm

Dalton State University – Fall Internship and Job Fair – August 29 - 11:00am – 1:00pm

Emory University – Career and Internship Expo – September 14 - 10:00am – 1:00pm

Emory University – Candler School of Theology Ministry, Non-profit, Government Career Fair - September 18 – 11:00am – 2:00pm

Columbus State – Turner College of Business Career Fair - September 19 – 10:00am – 2:00pm

University of Georgia – Fall Career and Internship Fair - September 20 – 12:00pm – 5:00pm

University of North Georgia – All Majors Career Fair (Dahlonega) - September 21 – 11:00am – 2:00pm

Savannah State – Career and Graduate School Fair - September 27 – 11:00am – 3:00pm

Mercer University – Fall Career Expo (Macon) - September 27 – 10:00am – 2:00pm

University of North Georgia – All Majors Career Fair (Gainesville) - October 3 – 11:00am – 1:00pm

Middle Georgia State – Jobs, Internships and Graduate School Fair (Macon) - October 10 – 11:00am – 2:00pm

Georgia Gwinnett College – Job and Graduate School Fair – October 12 12:00pm – 3:00pm

Georgia College – All Industry Career and Internship Expo – October 19 - 10:30am – 2:30pm

Valdosta State – Career Expo – October 25 - 2:00pm – 5:00pm



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