Assistant Solicitor General

Pacga; Canton, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee County Solicitor-General’s Office seeks an Assistant Solicitor-General to review and evaluate misdemeanor cases, file accusations, argue motions, and conduct plea negotiations. The role includes managing pretrial diversion, trials, probation revocations, and appeals.

Minimum qualifications require active membership in the State Bar of Georgia and Bar of the Appellate Courts of Georgia, with a background check and drug screen.

Qualifications

• Member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia and the Bar of the Appellate Courts of Georgia.
• Background check and drug screening required.
• References available upon request.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

State Bar of GA

Appellate practice

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.

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.

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience.