Salary: $60,000.00 Annually
Location : Augusta, GA
Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Job Number: 201203114
Department: PUBLIC DEFENDER
Opening Date: 01/24/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
DESCRIPTION
Under close supervision of the supervising attorney, responsible for conduction legal research including researching precedents in cases. Prepares and disseminates complex documents; compiles and prepares subpoenas, pleadings, etc. Develops and modifies forms and procedures. Delivers legal pleadings.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides support and assistance to supervising attorney on a variety of legal matters. Responds to requests for information and provides answers, opinions, and recommendations regarding legal issues.
• Assists in the preparation and coordination of cases prior to and during court trials and subsequent appeals.
• Participates in the preparation and coordination of cases prior to and during court trials.
• Complies with continuing requirements to improve effectiveness. Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals, and other literature as well as attending related and mandatory seminars and/or conferences. Applies pertinent new knowledge to performance and other responsibilities.
• Interacts with all levels of state government in a way that promotes respect, encourages cooperation, and contributes to excellent performance.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Completion of a law degree. Admission to all State trial courts and the Georgia Court of Appeals and Georgia Supreme Court as soon as legally eligible.
Experience: No experience required, but public defender internship or similar experience preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of statutes, court decisions, state and federal laws and regulations and departmental policy.
• Ability to perform research and analysis.
• Ability to draft legal instruments, contracts, proposed legislation, and legal opinions.
• Ability to analyze, appraise, and organize facts and present such materials in clear and logical form for oral and written presentation.
• Ability to determine compliance with rules and regulations.

Licensing: License to practice law in the State of Georgia OR eligibility to sit for the next State of Georgia Bar examination.
OTHER
Travel from office to other locations is less than 50%.
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.
Augusta-Richmond County's comprehensive benefit package includes:
Vacation
Holiday
Sick
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Pension
For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, please visit our website below:
01

Are you a current employee of Augusta Richmond County?

• Yes
• No

02

Which of the following best describes your level of education? {Please note: Upon job offer, you will be required to provide proof of education. Be sure to have the appropriate documents readily available.}

• No High School Diploma or GED
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

03

Are you an active member of the State Bar of Georgia or eligible to sit for the next State of Georgia Bar examination?

• Yes, I am an active member of the State Bar of Georgia.
• I have the eligibility to sit for the next State of Georgia Bar examination
• No, I am not an active member of the Bar of Georgia nor am I eligible to sit for the next State of Georgia Bar examination

Required Question