<p>Atlantic Judicial Circuit - Assistant Public Defender I</p> <p>The Atlantic Circuit Public Defender's Office is seeking to hire an Assistant Public Defender I in the county of Bryan for the cities of Pembroke and Richmond Hill.</p> <p>Applicants must meet the qualifications and have the necessary skills to perform the job duties and responsibilities for the position. In addition, applicant must be a member in good standing or eligible for admission to the State Bar of Georgia.</p> <p>Interested applicants should apply on Team Georgia Careers and send a cover letter and resume to Joshua Brockington at jbrockington@gapublicdefender.org.</p> <p>Description of Duties: The Assistant Public Defender I will provide competent and zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients. This position performs beginning-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.</p> <p>Job Description: Assistant Public Defender I</p> <p>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 (must obtain Law License). Note: Some positions may not allow the eligibility clause</p> <p>Additional Information</p> <ul> <li>Agency Logo: Requisition ID: LEG02O8 </li><li>Number of Openings: 1 </li><li>Shift: Day Job </li><li>Posting End Date: Aug 29, 2025 </li></ul>