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Central Office- Deputy Director, State Level ServicesThe Georgia Public Defender Council&rsquo;s Central Office is seeking to hire a Deputy Director of State Level Services. The State Level Services Office of the Georgia Public Defender Council (GPDC) is charged primarily with ensuring the provision of legal services to qualified indigent persons facing pending accusations of criminal behavior in the Superior, Juvenile, and Appellate Courts of Georgia in instances where the local Circuit Public Defender Office is unable to provide legal representation. Applicants must meet the qualifications and have the necessary skills to perform the job duties and responsibilities for the position. Applicants must be a current member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia.*Salary commensurate with experience*Interested applicants should apply on Team Georgia Careers and submit a cover letter and resume to Sean Stewart at sstewart@gapubdef.org. Make sure to include, &rdquo; Deputy Director, State Level Services &rdquo; in the subject line of your email.Description of Duties: Directs a diverse range of functions and responsibilities for the Georgia Public Defender Council (GPDC). Provides leadership to subordinate managers and staff. Performs other related duties as required.Job Description: Deputy Director, State Level ServicesJob Type: Full-timePay: Up to $155,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Deputy Director, State Level Services

Circuit Public Defender (State-Level)Employer: Georgia Public Defender Council (GPDC) Location: Augusta Judicial Circuit (Burke &amp; Richmond Counties, GA) Salary: $138,473 annually (state salary; potential county-paid supplement not included) Application Deadline: 5:00 PM ET on November 5, 2025About the RoleThe Georgia Public Defender Council is accepting r&eacute;sum&eacute;s for Circuit Public Defender for the Augusta Judicial Circuit. The office represents indigent persons charged with misdemeanor and felony crimes and acts of juvenile delinquency across Burke and Richmond counties. This is a state-level leadership position that reports to the Executive Director of GPDC and serves at the pleasure of the Executive Director.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead the Circuit Public Defender Office as the circuit office head.</li><li>Oversee administration, budgeting, staffing, and operations of indigent defense across the circuit.</li><li>Supervise and mentor Assistant Public Defenders, investigators, paraprofessionals, clerical staff, and independent contractors.</li><li>Manage case assignments and ensure ethical, zealous, individualized representation for all clients.</li><li>Establish and maintain early conflict-of-interest identification processes.</li><li>Ensure compliance with GPDC policies and performance standards.</li></ul>Performance Standards<ul><li>Appropriate and transparent use of state and local funds.</li><li>Proper management of state and local budgets and expenditures.</li><li>Accurate reporting of caseloads by type, including conflict cases.</li><li>Consistent delivery of ethical, zealous, individualized client representation.</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications (O.C.G.A. &sect; 17-12-21)Candidates must:<ul><li>Be at least 25 years of age.</li><li>Have been duly admitted and licensed to practice law in the Superior Courts for at least three (3) years.</li><li>Be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia.</li><li>If previously disbarred, have been reinstated as provided by law.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Demonstrable commitment to effective defense of indigent people accused of crimes.</li><li>Substantial criminal defense (or equivalent trial) experience sufficient to evaluate and train Assistant Public Defenders.</li><li>Experience as lead counsel in at least ten (10) felony jury trials to completion, at least two (2) of which involved potential life sentences.</li><li>Proven leadership and office management skills to ensure GPDC policies are consistently met or exceeded.</li><li>Ability to establish sound fiscal policy and supervise attorneys and staff.</li><li>Strong communication skills with courts, justice-system partners, and local government representatives.</li></ul>How to ApplyEmail the following materials in a single PDF, if possible:<ul><li>State of Georgia Sensitive Position Employment Application</li><li>R&eacute;sum&eacute;</li><li>Cover Letter</li></ul>Send to: GPDC c/o Thomas O&rsquo;Connor &mdash; toconnor@gapubdef.org Email subject line: &ldquo;Augusta Circuit Public Defender Position&rdquo;Work Location &amp; ContactAugusta Judicial Circuit (Burke &amp; Richmond Counties) Georgia Public Defender Council &mdash; 270 Washington Street, Suite 6079, Atlanta, GA 30334 Phone: 404-795-2440 &bull; Website: www.gapubdef.orgGPDC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.Job Type: Full-timePay: Up to $138,473.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

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Deputy Director, State Level Services

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