Misdemeanor Defense Attorney

Overview

POSITION: MISDEMEANOR DEFENSE ATTORNEY I-IV

PAY GRADE: 60 - $67,008-$91,696

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February 11, 2026

Do you have a Juris Doctorate Degree? Are you a member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia, have a desire to litigate misdemeanor cases, and zealously defend your client before a judge or jury? If so, consider applying for this Misdemeanor Defense Attorney position in the Chatham County Indigent Defense Unit.

May be hired as Misdemeanor Defense Attorney I-IV with the level dependent upon experience. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience level.

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• Perform professional legal services from initial case preparation to litigation in defense of your assigned client.
• Provide legal representation of indigent defendants in all cases assigned to you through the Misdemeanor Defense Office.
• Handle every aspect of defending your client against criminal charges, including case investigation, legal research, case evaluation, witness interviews, and strategic preparation for court proceedings, such as motion hearings and trials.
• Represent clients at all stages of their cases.
• Use customer service skills as you respond to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
• Communicate and coordinate regularly with others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
• Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
• Assist other attorneys as needed.
• Provide your client with a zealous defense against their misdemeanor charges.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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• Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school.
• License to practice law in the State of Georgia or the ability to obtain in a specified timeframe.
• Membership in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia or the ability to obtain in a specified timeframe.