Assistant Solicitor General

Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia; Canton (GA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cherokee County Solicitor-General’s Office has an opening for an Assistant Solicitor-General. The role involves reviewing and evaluating misdemeanor cases, filing accusations, arguing motions, conducting plea negotiations, and handling pretrial diversion cases, trial of misdemeanor matters, probation revocations, and appeals.

Minimum qualifications require active membership in the State Bar of Georgia and in the Bar of the Appellate Courts of Georgia.

Qualifications

• Active membership in the State Bar of Georgia.
• Membership in the Bar of the Appellate Courts of Georgia.
• Background check and drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate misdemeanor cases.
• File accusations and argue motions.
• Conduct plea negotiations and manage pretrial diversion cases.
• Handle trial of misdemeanor cases, probation revocations, and appeals.

Skills

Bar admission GA

Appellate bar member

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Cherokee County Solicitor-General’s Office

The Cherokee County Solicitor-General’s Office has an immediate opening for an Assistant Solicitor-General. Job duties include, but are not limited to, reviewing and evaluating misdemeanor cases, filing accusations, arguing motions, conducting plea negotiations, managing pretrial diversion cases, handling the trial of misdemeanor cases, probation revocations, and appeals.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Applicant must be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia and a member of the Bar of the Appellate Courts of Georgia. Those who have just passed the Bar and are awaiting swearing-in may also be considered. An employment background check and drug screening will be required.
• References should be available upon request.

Candidates possessing the minimum qualifications will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

Preferred Qualifications: Experience as a prosecutor or with a prosecution office as an intern or extern under the Third-Year Practice Act of Law School Graduate Practice Act is preferred.