Assistant District Attorney

Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia; Morrow (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia seeks an Assistant District Attorney for the Dougherty Judicial Circuit. This entry-level role involves responsibilities such as reviewing legal cases, drafting indictments, and attending court proceedings. Candidates must have a solid background in law, specifically from the State Bar, and a commitment to equitable legal practices. The role offers a chance to influence local justice while ensuring compliance with legal standards.

Qualifications

• Member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia or eligible for reciprocity.
• Must be admitted to practice before the Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
• Background check and pre-employment drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews law enforcement reports and determines necessary investigations.
• Drafts accusations, negotiates pleas, and determines trial strategies.
• Attends court and presents cases to grand jury.

Skills

Legal Research

Negotiation

Trial Strategy

Education

Member of the State Bar of Georgia

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Required

The District Attorney’s Office in the Dougherty Judicial Circuit has an opening for an

• Reviews reports submitted by law enforcement to determine whether further investigation is needed; approves or returns cases for more work; researches alternative crimes; reads and researches case law.
• Drafts accusations and indictments; evaluates and researches potential defenses; negotiates pleas to dispose of cases; dismisses cases not prosecutable.
• Develops trial strategy for each case, presents cases to grand jury; questions witnesses; answers juror’s questions; determines appropriate sentence recommendations; calls arraignment calendars; attends pre-trial conferences with judge and defense attorneys.
• Subpoenas appropriate witnesses for motions; researches and argues all pretrial and post-trial motions; files motions in appropriate time frame prior to trial. Complies with discovery requirements by copying and mailing documents.
  
  

Dougherty Judicial Circuit

Assistant District Attorney

Required

The District Attorney’s Office in the Dougherty Judicial Circuit has an opening for an Assistant District Attorney. The following duties are normal for this position; other duties may be required and assigned:

• Reviews reports submitted by law enforcement to determine whether further investigation is needed; approves or returns cases for more work; researches alternative crimes; reads and researches case law.
• Drafts accusations and indictments; evaluates and researches potential defenses; negotiates pleas to dispose of cases; dismisses cases not prosecutable.
• Develops trial strategy for each case, presents cases to grand jury; questions witnesses; answers juror’s questions; determines appropriate sentence recommendations; calls arraignment calendars; attends pre-trial conferences with judge and defense attorneys.
• Subpoenas appropriate witnesses for motions; researches and argues all pretrial and post-trial motions; files motions in appropriate time frame prior to trial. Complies with discovery requirements by copying and mailing documents.
  
  

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. 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 Dougherty 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: State pay scale based on experience

Contact Number: 229-431-3233

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Email: [e-mail]

FAX: [phone]

Mailing Address: Post Office Box 1827

225 Pine Avenue

Room 231

Albany, GA 31701

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Government Administration

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