Appellate Prosecutor: Criminal Appeals & Oral Arguments

Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia; Morrow (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Griffin Judicial Circuit seeks an Appellate Assistant District Attorney to represent the State in criminal appeals, drafting persuasive briefs, researching complex issues, and presenting oral arguments before appellate courts.

You will review trial records, advise prosecutors on preserving issues for appeal, and stay current on developments in criminal and appellate law, with equal employment opportunity commitments.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 Griffin Judicial Circuit seeks an Appellate Assistant District Attorney to represent the State in criminal appeals, drafting persuasive briefs, researching complex issues, and presenting oral arguments before appellate courts.

You will review trial records, advise prosecutors on preserving issues for appeal, and stay current on developments in criminal and appellate law, with equal employment opportunity commitments.