Assistant Public Defender in Savannah, Georgia

Overview:
The Eastern Judicial Circuit, a single-county circuit encompassing Savannah, seeks multiple attorneys to represent indigent clients through all phases of criminal proceedings. Positions are available in both Superior and Juvenile Courts.

About the Office:
Our office includes dedicated divisions for Major Crimes, Other Felonies, Early Intervention (arrest through preliminary hearing), Juvenile, and Appeals. We emphasize zealous, holistic representation and a team-based approach. Staff includes Investigators, Social Workers, and a Mental Health Advocate Attorney. We provide in-house training and mentoring, and the office covers State Bar dues as well as CLE and seminar fees.

Responsibilities:

~Zealously represent indigent clients at the appropriate stages of the criminal process, depending on division assignment.

~Identify and pursue referrals to accountability courts and social services when appropriate.

~Experienced attorneys are expected to assist in training and mentoring newer attorneys.

Qualifications:

Demonstrated commitment to indigent defense or comparable public service.

Member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia, eligible to sit for the July GA bar exam, or able to waive in through reciprocity.

Compensation:
$85,000–$125,000, commensurate with experience.