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Core Responsibilities

Represent indigent clients from arrest through trial and appeals, including conducting hearings and trials, preparing legal documents, researching cases, and investigating facts. Communicate with clients and case participants, assess mental health and accountability court needs, make referrals, and supervise interns.

Requirements

Applicants must graduate from an accredited law school and be current members of the State Bar of Georgia. The role requires sufficient relevant experience, typically an internship or apprenticeship or one to two years in a similar position, and a completed Walton County employment application; electronic signatures are not accepted.