Assistant Solicitor

Pacga; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson County State Court seeks an Assistant Solicitor to prosecute defendants in criminal trials and represent the State in all court proceedings. Responsibilities include case preparation, strategy meetings with attorneys, and presenting cases before the State Court Judge.

The role involves selecting juries, handling guilty pleas and probation revocation proceedings, and conducting thorough legal research. Strong knowledge of Georgia law and courtroom procedures is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Georgia State Law.
• Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern office procedures.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in operating office equipment such as a computer.
• Research skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare criminal cases for trial and review for trial readiness.
• Represent the State in all stages of court proceedings.
• Meet with attorneys to prepare strategy or negotiate pleas.
• Present criminal cases before State Court Judge and select juries.
• Present guilty pleas and probation revocation proceedings.
• Perform legal research and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal relations

Oral and written communication

Research skills

Office procedures

Knowledge of Georgia State Law

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

The Jackson County State Court has an opening for Assistant Solicitor. The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the preparation of cases for trial, representing the State in all stages of court proceedings, and performing additional tasks relating to the function of the department as assigned by the Solicitor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Review criminal cases for trial and prepares accusations.
• Prepare criminal cases for trial.
• Meet with other attorneys to prepare strategy or negotiate pleas.
• Present criminal cases before State Court Judge.
• Select jury for criminal trial.
• Present guilty pleas and probation revocation before State Court.
• Perform legal research.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Interviewing witnesses and victims in criminal cases and police officers involved in criminal investigations.
• Assisting other attorneys in Solicitor’s Office perform their duties.
• Visiting crime scenes.
• Preparing visual aids for trial.
• Presenting training to police officers as requested by police departments.
• Performs other duties as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Georgia State Law.
• Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern office procedures.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in operating office equipment such as a computer.
• Research skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is typically performed while sitting at a desk with intermittent standing, stooping, and walking.
• Work is typically performed in an office or courtroom.

DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY & JUDGMENT EXERCISED

• The Supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions that require the use of judgement.
• Guidelines consist of standard operating procedures, department rules and regulations, county policies.
• Code of Professional Responsibility and Conduct, Rules of the Superior Court and Georgia State Law.
• These guidelines require judgement, selection and interpretation in application.

SCOPE AND IMPACT

The purpose of this assignment is to prosecute defendants in criminal trials. Successful performance in this position helps to ensure the continued safety of the public. Complexity is added by complex legal issues that occur in the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Must be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia or with 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. Experience in a prosecutorial clinic, Solicitor’s Office or other District Attorney’s Office is preferred, not required. All candidates are subject to a background check. Applicants selected for hire will be subject to fingerprinting, criminal history background check, motor vehicle driver’s history check and pre-employment drug screening; employment is contingent upon the completion and satisfactory results of each investigation.

Salary Range

Commensurate with experience