Appellate Attorney

Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia; Morrow (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Griffin Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office seeks an Appellate Assistant District Attorney to handle criminal appeals, draft persuasive appellate briefs, and present oral arguments before appellate courts.

The role requires thorough legal research, staying current on appellate developments, and providing guidance to trial prosecutors to preserve issues for appeal; the office is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

• Review trial records and identify legal issues for appeal
• Draft appellate briefs, motions, and legal memorandum
• Respond to defense appeals and post-conviction motions
• Present oral arguments before state and/or federal appellate courts
• Provide legal guidance to trial prosecutors on preserving issues for appeal
• Stay current on developments in criminal and appellate law

Job description

The District Attorney’s Office in the Griffin Judicial Circuit has an opening for an Appellate Assistant District Attorney.

The Appellate Assistant District Attorney represent the State in criminal appeals. This position involves handling complex legal issues, drafting persuasive appellate briefs, presenting oral arguments before appellate courts, and extensive legal research and guidance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review trial records and identify legal issues for appeal


• Draft appellate briefs, motions, and legal memorandum


• Respond to defense appeals and post-conviction motions


• Present oral arguments before state and/or federal appellate courts


• Provide legal guidance to trial prosecutors on preserving issues for appeal


• Stay current on developments in criminal and appellate law


• The Griffin Judicial Circuit is an equal employment opportunity employer and in


• compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, will


• provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience