Assistant District Attorney - 26th Judicial District

Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The District Attorney’s Office, 26th Judicial District of Tennessee in Madison County seeks an Assistant District Attorney to handle a fast-paced criminal caseload in General Sessions and Juvenile Court. You will represent the State in arraignments, hearings, trials, and sentencing.

The ideal candidate is licensed to practice law in Tennessee with a J.D., capable of independent and collaborative work, and able to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail, strong research, and effective

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Tennessee.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Capacity to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Represent the State of Tennessee in criminal court proceedings, including arraignments, preliminary hearings, motion hearings, trials, and sentencing.
• Manage an active caseload from intake through disposition, ensuring timely and ethical prosecution.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, victim advocates, forensic experts and other stakeholders to prepare and present cases.
• Communicate with crime victims and their families, providing updates, guidance and support.
• Conduct legal research, draft motions, and prepare trial strategies to uphold justice and public safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent and collaborative work

Multitasking

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Job description

The District Attorney’s Office, 26th Judicial District of Tennessee is seeking an Assistant District Attorney. This position will be responsible for handling a fast-paced caseload in Madison County General Sessions and Juvenile Court.

The 26th Judicial District of Tennessee encompasses three counties: Madison, Chester, and Henderson. The position is located in Madison County.

Baseline Responsibilities:

• Represent the State of Tennessee in criminal court proceedings, including but not limited to arraignments, preliminary hearings, motion hearings, trials, and sentencing.
• Manage an active caseload from intake through disposition, ensuring timely and ethical prosecution of cases.
• Collaborate with law enforcement agencies, victim advocates, forensic experts, and other stakeholders to prepare and present cases effectively.
• Communicate with crime victims and their families, providing updates, guidance, and support throughout the judicial process.
• Conduct legal research, draft motions, and prepare trial strategies to uphold justice and protect public safety.

Minimum Qualifications:

Licensed to practice law in the State of Tennessee; Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school; ability to work independently and collaboratively; strong attention to detail and organizational skills; capacity to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

Criminal jury trial experience; prior work in prosecution or criminal law; advanced legal research and litigation skills; experience collaborating with law enforcement and victim advocacy groups; strong courtroom advocacy and negotiation abilities.