Assistant District Attorney

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 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

Position Type:

State Paid, County Reimbursed (SPCR)