Assistant District Attorney - Trial Line

Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia; Morrow (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Flint Judicial Circuit in Georgia is seeking an Assistant District Attorney for the Trial Line to prosecute cases and manage trial preparation. The role offers remote work two days per week after an initial training period, with in-person court appearances as required.

Applicants must be admitted to the Georgia Bar and will undergo extensive background checks including fingerprinting and drug screening.

Qualifications

• Must be a 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 checks including fingerprinting and pre-employment drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Review reports and case files submitted by law enforcement.
• Determine whether further investigation is needed.
• Draft accusations and indictments; dismiss non-prosecutable cases.
• Present cases to grand jury and question witnesses.
• Develop trial plan and strategy for trials.
• File motions and comply with discovery requirements.
• Go to trial on unresolved cases.
• Negotiate pleas to resolve cases.
• Research case law and potential defenses.
• Coordinate with trial team including investigators and victim advocates.

Job description

Flint Judicial Circuit

Assistant District Attorney - Trial Line

Required

The Henry County District Attorney’s Office (Flint Judicial Circuit, approximately 30 minutes south of Atlanta) has an opening for an Assistant District Attorney with our Trial Line. Remote working two days per week is an option, when court schedule permits, after the initial training and adjustment period. The following duties are normal for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned:

• Review reports/case files submitted by law enforcement.
• Determine whether further investigation is needed.
• Research alternative or additional charges. Read and research case law.
• Draft accusations and indictments. Dismiss cases that are not prosecutable.
• Evaluate cases for suitability for Accountability Courts.
• Present cases to grand jury. Question witnesses, answer jurors’ questions.
• Work with trial team (trial partner, investigator, victim advocate, trial assistant)
• Determine appropriate sentence recommendations.
• Evaluate and research potential defenses.
• Negotiate pleas to resolve cases.
• Develop trial plan and strategy for cases.
• Subpoena appropriate witnesses for motions and trials.
• File motions in appropriate timeframe prior to trial.
• Comply with discovery requirements.
• Research and argue all pretrial motions.
• Prepare for and go to trial on cases that cannot be otherwise resolved.

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 Flint 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: based on experience

Contact Number: 770-288-6400