Assistant District Attorney: Lead Trial & Appeals Prosecution

Hall County; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Hall County in Gainesville, GA, is seeking an Assistant District Attorney for a full-time role. The office handles a broad range of criminal prosecutions in the Northeastern Judicial Circuit and seeks a diligent attorney capable of handling complex cases from intake to trial.

Responsibilities include case reviews, drafting indictments, trial strategy, motions, and presenting to juries. A Georgia Bar license and ability to practice before state courts are required; background and drug screening

Qualifications

• Member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia or eligible for reciprocity to the Georgia Bar.
• Must be able to practice before the Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
• Background check required prior to hire.
• Fingerprinting and pre-employment screening required.
• Criminal history and motor vehicle history checks may be performed.
• Pre-employment drug screening required; employment contingent on results.

Responsibilities

• Review reports from law enforcement to determine need for further investigation or case work.
• Draft accusations and indictments; research defenses; negotiate pleas.
• Develop trial strategy; present cases to grand jury; question witnesses.
• Subpoena witnesses and manage pretrial motions; ensure discovery compliance.
• Prosecute cases before juries and judges as lead or second chair.
• Prepare briefs for higher courts (Georgia Supreme Court / Court of Appeals).
• All other duties as assigned by the DA or Chief ADA.

Skills

State Bar GA

Court of Appeals practice

Background check

Fingerprinting

Criminal history check

Drug screening

Job description

Hall County in Gainesville, GA, is seeking an Assistant District Attorney for a full-time role. The office handles a broad range of criminal prosecutions in the Northeastern Judicial Circuit and seeks a diligent attorney capable of handling complex cases from intake to trial.

Responsibilities include case reviews, drafting indictments, trial strategy, motions, and presenting to juries. A Georgia Bar license and ability to practice before state courts are required; background and drug screening