💼 Full-Time Position

Assistant Public Defender

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Houston County
📍 Houston County Courthouse, GA, United States
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Location
Houston County Courthouse, United States
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Posted
June 04, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Assistant Public Defender Grade 30 Salary $79,560.00 ($38.25 an hour) -$86,028.80 ($41.36 an hour)

Supervisor: Sara Meyers- Public Defende r

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.


+ Other duties may be required and assigned.



+ Provides legal representation to eligible defendants.



+ ·Represents defendants in criminal jury trials, non-jury trials, preliminary hearings, probation violation hearings, motion hearings, bond hearings, jury trial calendar calls, non-jury trial calendar calls, or other legal actions.



+ Conducts initial interviews and jail visits with clients; maintains ongoing communications with clients and family members to discuss details of case.



+ Conducts investigations of cases; conducts research; collects/reviews information; obtains statements from victims,...