Assistant District Attorney

Douglas County District Attorney's Office; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Douglas County District Attorney's Office is seeking motivated Assistant District Attorneys to impact their communities in Douglasville, GA. The role includes reviewing felony cases, directing investigations, and conducting jury trials.

Applicants should have 3-5 years of prosecution experience and be in good standing with the Georgia State Bar. A competitive salary offers opportunity for growth in leadership. Background checks and drug screening are required for employment.

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the State Bar of Georgia or eligible for reciprocity.
• 3-5 years of prosecution experience preferred.
• Background check and drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Review felony case files and lead further investigation.
• Evaluate and charge cases, negotiate plea recommendations.
• Conduct jury trials and assist team members.

Skills

Experience in Sexual Victims Unit (SVU) cases

Prosecution experience (3-5 years)

Collaboration with investigators and advocates

Education

Member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia

Eligible for reciprocity admission to the State Bar of Georgia

Job description

The Douglas Judicial Circuit is seeking highly motivated, vision-driven attorneys looking to grow their careers and impact their communities as Assistant District Attorneys. The office is in Douglasville, GA, just minutes west of downtown Atlanta, with easy access to dining, shops, and I-20. The office uniquely offers leadership focused on investing in the next generation of prosecutors, while handling some of the most serious and complex cases in the Atlanta metro area.

As a Team Lead, you can expect to review felony case files from law enforcement, direct and lead further investigation, evaluate, and charge cases, negotiate the plea recommendations, and conduct jury trials. In addition, this candidate will carry a trial line case load and assist other team members by advising on their case load. They would regularly collaborate with the investigators and victim witness advocates.

Preferred Qualifications

This position strongly prefers experience in Sexual Victims Unit (SVU) cases and approximately 3-5 years of prosecution experience. All applicants must be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia or be in good standing of another state's bar association that is eligible for reciprocity admittance to the State Bar of Georgia. Applicants must be eligible or admitted to practice before the Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. All candidates are subject to a background check.

Applicants selected for hire will be subject to fingerprinting, a criminal history background check, a motor vehicle driver's history check and pre-employment drug screening; employment is contingent upon the completion and satisfactory results of each investigation.

The Douglas 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: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.