CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, GEORGIA
REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS
MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE, MUNICIPAL COURT SOLICITOR, AND MUNICIPAL COURT PUBLIC DEFENDER
The City of Springfield is accepting applications for the positions of Municipal Court Judge, Municipal Court Solicitor, and Municipal Court Public Defender.
The City of Springfield Municipal Court generally convenes one court session per month. Qualified applicants must be licensed to practice law in the State of Georgia and meet all statutory requirements applicable to the position for which they are applying.
POSITION OPENINGS
Municipal Court Judge
• Compensation: $1,000 per court date
• Responsible for presiding over Municipal Court proceedings and performing all duties required under Georgia law.
Municipal Court Solicitor
• Compensation: $1,250 per court date
• Responsible for prosecuting cases before the Municipal Court and performing all duties required under Georgia law.
Municipal Court Public Defender
• Compensation: $500 per court date
• Responsible for providing legal representation to indigent defendants appearing before the Municipal Court as required by law.
APPLICATION PERIOD
Advertisement Date: June 16, 2026
Application Deadline: July 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
Applicants should be available for interviews during the latter part of July 2026. Appointments are anticipated following the interview process, with successful candidates expected to be available to begin serving at the September 2026 Municipal Court session.
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Interested applicants should submit:
• Letter of Interest
• Current Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
• Documentation of Admission to the State Bar of Georgia
• Any additional information the applicant believes relevant to their qualifications
Applications may be submitted to:
Lauren Eargle, City Manager
City of Springfield
130 South Laurel Street
Springfield, Georgia 31329
Email: LEargle@springfieldga.org
The City of Springfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer and reserves the right to accept or reject any application and to make appointments in the best interests of the City.
Applications must be received no later than July 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.