Appellate Prosecutor — Criminal Appeals

Pacga; Griffin (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Griffin Judicial Circuit's District Attorney’s Office seeks an Appellate Assistant District Attorney to represent the State in criminal appeals, handling complex issues and drafting persuasive appellate briefs.

Responsibilities include reviewing trial records, drafting briefs and motions, presenting oral arguments, and guiding trial prosecutors on preserving issues for appeal, with ongoing legal research.

Responsibilities

• Review trial records and identify legal issues for appeal
• Draft appellate briefs, motions, and legal memoranda
• 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 Griffin Judicial Circuit's District Attorney’s Office seeks an Appellate Assistant District Attorney to represent the State in criminal appeals, handling complex issues and drafting persuasive appellate briefs.

Responsibilities include reviewing trial records, drafting briefs and motions, presenting oral arguments, and guiding trial prosecutors on preserving issues for appeal, with ongoing legal research.