Assistant District Attorney I-IV

Chatham County Government; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatham County Government in Georgia seeks Assistant District Attorney I–IV to handle criminal cases in the Eastern Judicial Circuit. The role involves evaluating cases, drafting accusations and indictments, and presenting cases to the Grand Jury.

Minimum qualifications include a Juris Doctorate, Georgia license, and active State Bar membership. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience; position may require travel and independent as well as team work.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Must be admitted to practice law in Georgia.
• Good standing with the State Bar of Georgia and admission to Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.

Responsibilities

• Performs professional legal work in evaluation, processing, and prosecution of criminal cases.
• Supervises assigned administrative support personnel.
• Reviews reports from law enforcement to determine further investigation needs and handles case disposition.

Education

Juris Doctorate Degree

Job description

Discover the best of suburban and urban living in Chatham County, Coastal Georgia. This welcoming community offers an excellent balance for living, working, and enjoying life. As the fifth-oldest county in Georgia and the largest outside of Atlanta, Chatham County has a lot to offer. You'll love our beautiful riverfront, which includes the city of Savannah and a three-mile beach on Tybee Island. Chatham County Government is supported by over 2,100 diverse team members across 40 departments, all dedicated to serving the county. We draw talent nationwide by providing outstanding benefits, competitive salaries, and growth opportunities. Join Team Chatham today!

Description

The District Attorney’s Office of the Eastern Judicial Circuit has Assistant District Attorney I-IV openings. We encourage those who meet the minimum qualifications to apply.

May be hired as Assistant District Attorney I-IV, based on Experience Level. Salary commensurate with Qualifications and Experience Level.

Examples of Duties

• Performs professional legal work in the evaluation, processing, and prosecution of criminal cases to fair and just disposition in the State court system.
• Supervises assigned administrative support personnel.
• Reviews reports submitted by law enforcement to determine whether further investigation is needed, approves or returns cases for more work, researches alternative crimes, and researches case law.
• Drafts accusations and indictments, evaluates and researches potential defenses, negotiates pleas to dispose of cases, and uses discretion in dismissing cases not prosecutable.
• Develops a trial strategy for cases and presents cases to the Grand Jury, questions witnesses, answers juror’s questions, determines sentence recommendations, calls arraignment calendars, and attends pre-trial conferences with Judges and Defense Attorneys.
• Subpoenas witnesses for motions, researches and argues all pre-trial and post-trial motions, files motions timely, and complies with discovery requirements by copying and mailing documents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school.
• License to practice law in the State of Georgia.
• Must be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia and be admitted to practice before the Georgia Supreme Court and Georgia Court of Appeals

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Possess a thorough understanding of laws and court procedures of State and Federal legislation and case law regarding criminal law and procedure.
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of Georgia rules of Evidence, State and Federal case precedents, criminal trial practice, and ethical considerations and disciplinary rules.
• Possess thorough knowledge of State and local ordinance violations, misdemeanors, felonies, and legal research principles, materials, methods, and practices.
• Possess the ability to analyze and present complex legal issues, facts, evidence, and precedence in an orderly fashion.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team setting when needed.

During emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, you may be required to report to work as part of a disaster operations team.

In accordance with the Department of Transportation, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders and those employed in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing.

Candidates with direct and relevant experience may receive an offer of up to 10% above the minimum salary that is posted, reflecting their exceptional qualifications.

Chatham County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, or military/veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.