Assistant District Attorney

Pacga; Georgia; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia is looking for a proactive and highly motivated attorney to serve as an Assistant District Attorney. This role involves investigating, preparing cases for trial, conducting jury trials, and managing extensive responsibilities associated with courtroom proceedings.

Qualified candidates must be members of the State Bar of Georgia or have eligibility for reciprocity. The role aims to positively impact Cobb County and comes with a salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia.
• Admitted to practice before the Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
• Candidates are subject to a background check.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, evaluate, and prepare cases for trial.
• Conduct case research and documentation.
• Prepare cases for presentation to Grand Jury.
• Conduct jury trials and preliminary hearings.
• Serve as a liaison with victims and community partners.
• Conduct plea negotiations and case resolutions.
• Manage caseload and attend scheduled court appearances.
• Process documentation associated with operations.

Education

Member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia or another state’s bar association eligible for reciprocity

Admitted to practice before the Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals

Job description

Overview

The Cobb Judicial Circuit is seeking a proactive, highly motivated attorney looking to grow his/her career and positively impact Cobb County as an Assistant District Attorney. The following duties are normal for this position; other duties may be required and assigned:

Responsibilities

• Investigates, evaluates, and prepares cases for trial: requests and inspects records and evidence; prepares graphics and exhibits; prepares and serves discovery; makes investigative requests; identifies and interviews witnesses; observes crime scenes; obtains and reviews scientific results and analysis; subpoenas witnesses and prepares them for trial; determines need for, procures, and interviews expert witnesses; anticipates legal issues; develops case strategies; presents cases to superiors or District Attorney.
• Conducts case research and documentation: researches relevant case law and interprets in relation to the facts of the case; prepares briefs and motions and responses to same; writes case summaries; drafts complaints, accusations, indictments, and supporting documents; and prepares trial notebooks.
• Prepares cases and indictments for presentation to Grand Jury: reviews case file and analyze the facts and evidence of the case; reviews criminal histories of defendants; determines appropriate charges; ensures sufficient probable cause; drafts indictments for indictable cases; subpoenas law enforcement officers and witnesses; and presents case to Grand Jurors.
• Conducts jury trials, preliminary and pretrial hearings, and related courtroom proceedings: prepares and argue motions; conducts jury selection; makes opening and closing statements; presents evidence in court; and questions witnesses; makes appropriate objections and arguments; makes bond and sentencing recommendations and arguments.
• Communicates and serves as a liaison with victims, family, witnesses, and community partners: provides updates regarding case status; requests victim advocates and assists them as needed; and explains and advises regarding the investigative and judicial process.
• Conducts pre-trial case resolution: conducts plea negotiations; consults with superiors or District Attorney regarding negotiated pleas; pleads case in court; and completes restitution requests.
• Manages caseload: attends scheduled court appearances, including plea and arraignment, status, case management, final plea, motions, and trial calendar; and schedules trial and hearing dates with judges and case managers.
• Communicates with defense attorneys, judges, law enforcement, investigators, legal support staff, victims, witnesses, supervisor, media, government officials, other employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, present or exchange information, provide legal counsel and interpretation, or resolve problems.
• Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated time frames and per established procedures: receives and reviews various documentation, including, police reports, witness statements, laboratory reports, criminal histories, defense motions, and case law updates; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation, including charging documents, recidivist notices, probation revocations, sentencing recommendations, motions and legal briefs, trial summaries, and departmental reports; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hard copy records.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: 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; and be admitted to practice before the Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. All candidates are subject to a background check.

Salary

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience.