Prior to hiring an interpreter, the Administrative Office of the Courts urges attorneys to contact the Office and receive detailed information about the specific qualifications of each interpreter, as the qualifications and experience vary greatly among the individuals listed in the Registry. The City of Atlanta Public Defender's Office is currently accepting applications for Assistant Public Defenders to represent indigent clients in the Municipal Court of Atlanta. Applicants must be licensed to practice law in the State of Georgia. Experience is preferred but a demonstrated desire to work in public service defending accused individuals will also be considered. The Athens Justice Project seeks a unique attorney to work closely with clients and with a project social worker to integrate criminal legal representation and delivery of social services into the clients' efforts to stabilize their lives and to become productive citizens.
Legal practice entails all phases of criminal defense representation.
Project work includes participation in life planning and social support with clients, in collaboration with the project social worker. Position available on or about July 1, 2001. The Mountain Judicial Circuit Public Defender's Office is seeking an Assistant Public Defender. The position's creation date is January 31, 2001. Applicants should anticipate quickly receiving considerable trial experience.