Dekalb Judicial Circuit – Assistant Public Defender II

The Dekalb Judicial Public Defender’s Office is seeking to fill Assistant Public Defender II positions (2), in Decatur, GA. The primary duties include representing indigent clients with criminal cases in Superior Court. Applicants must meet the qualifications and have the necessary skills to perform the job duties and responsibilities for the position, including preparing cases for trial, and zealously advocating and defending indigent clients. Applicants must be a current member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia. A strong commitment to public defense is required.

Interested applicants should apply on Team Georgia Careers and submit a cover letter and resume to Letitia Delan at lbdelan@dekalbcountyga.gov.

Description of Duties: The Assistant Public Defender II will provide competent and zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients. These positions will perform beginning to mid-level professional legal work and may assist in cases of routine complexity. Performs other related duties as required.

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 and one (1) year of relevant legal experience; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower-level Attorney 1 (LEP020).

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• Requisition ID: LEG02V4
• Number of Openings: 1
• Shift: Day Job
• Posting End Date: Apr 2, 2026