“In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right…to the assistance of counsel for his defense.” – U.S. Constitution, Amendment VI

Georgia Public Defender Standards Council

County Positions

 

Position:              Assistant Public Defender
Location:            Douglas County, Douglas Judicial Circuit
Deadline:            March 8, 2013 

The Douglas County Public Defender’s Office has an opening for an Assistant Public Defender to work in State Court.   Please send cover letter and resume to Monica Myles at   mmyles@co.douglas.ga.us.   Applications will be accepted until March 8, 2013.

 

Position:              Assistant Public Defender
Location:            Henry County, Flint Judicial Circuit

Henry County Public Defender’s office has an opening for an Assistant Public Defender I position. This position is a County position paid by Henry County, not a State position. Duties of this position are that you will be assigned to one of the Superior Court Judges handling the criminal caseload for that courtroom with another Assistant Public Defender. Other duties are that you will be assigned on a rotating basis to handle first appearance and preliminary hearings at the jail and possible conflict juvenile cases if needed. To apply for the position you can fill out an application on the Henry County website, Henry County Board of Commissioners, or at the Henry County administrative building. This position will be filled as soon as possible after interviews have concluded.  Salary to be discussed at time of interview. Please do not send application to the Public Defender’s office, all applications have to be processed through the administrative office at:

Henry County Board of Commissioners
140 Henry Parkway
McDonough, GA 30253