Assistant Solicitor-General

BARROW COUNTY; Georgia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrow County is seeking an Assistant Solicitor-General to represent the State in all stages of court proceedings. This role involves supervising information gathering, identifying witnesses, charging decisions, and preparing cases for arraignment and trial.

The attorney will prosecute misdemeanors and traffic violations, appear at arraignments, motions, bench and jury trials, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of Georgia law.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of law.
• Membership (current or to be acquired) in the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of Georgia.
• Prosecutorial experience is preferred.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Prosecutes violations in Barrow County State Court.
• Reviews warrants, incident reports, statements, and other evidence to determine charges.
• Presents cases in arraignments, traffic court, bond hearings, motions, and trials.
• Drafts appellate briefs and motions and argues before appellate courts as needed.
• Communicates with defense counsel, judges, law enforcement, and staff to coordinate case work.
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable laws and procedures relating to prosecution of criminal offenses.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Legal research

Courtroom procedure

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Bar membership – GA appellate/supreme court

Job description

This position provides assistance to the Solicitor-General by representing the State in all stages of court proceedings. This includes supervising the gathering of information, identifying correct witnesses, making sure correct charges are brought, preparing accusations for arraignment, preparing necessary motions and notices, and preparing cases for trial. The Assistant Solicitor-General will evaluate and prosecute misdemeanor criminal offenses and traffic violations in the pursuit of justice and promote the safety of residents.

• Serves as a prosecuting attorney in the Barrow County State Court.
• Evaluates violations of criminal law: reviews warrants and/or citations issued for violations; reviews incident reports, witness statements, videos, lab reports, photographs, and other pertinent information; conducts case research; notes specifics of dates, previous offenses, and other related information; determines the validity and weight of evidence and determines specific criminal law violations.
• Prepares accusations when the office receives warrants or citations from law enforcement agencies; reviews accusations for accuracy, completeness, and legality; determines if additional investigation is necessary.
• Determines victim impact when applicable: evaluates the potential for future harm to the victim; reviews elements of the case and compares to any changes to the law; determines restitution amount; and calculates the defendant's potential to succeed on probation versus the need to protect the community or specific individual.
• Crafts plea recommendations for violations; formulates plea offers based on the law, nature of the violation, the criminal history of the defendant, and any other related factors; and provides discovery and plea offers to defendants and defense counsel for resolution of the established cases.
• Appears in court for arraignments, traffic court, bond hearings, motion hearings, plea hearings, bench trials, and jury trials.
• Researches case law in preparation for motions; subpoenas witnesses, conducts motion hearings, and argues motions to the court.
• Prepares cases for jury trials; reviews cases to ensure all witnesses are subpoenaed, prepares appropriate motions, notices, and jury charges.
• Drafts appellate briefs and motions and argue cases before the appellate courts as required.
• Communicates with defense counsel or prosecuting attorneys, judges, law enforcement, investigators, legal support staff, witnesses, experts, probation officers, supervisor, government officials, other employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, present or exchange information, provide legal counsel and interpretation, or resolve problems.
• Maintains current, comprehensive knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, regulations, principles, and practices relating to the prosecution of criminal offenses; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; attends workshops, training sessions and meetings as needed.
• Coordinates with community partners and the public to promote criminal justice efforts: educates and informs the community about the criminal justice system; conducts and attends meetings with schools, government organizations, interest groups, or other community partners; participates in task forces and review committees; and responds to inquiries from law enforcement, the courts, other agencies, the district attorney's office, the public defender's office, legislators, and the general public.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited school of law.
• Membership (current or to be acquired) in the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of Georgia
• Prosecutorial experience is preferred.
• Valid Driver's License.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Demonstrate considerable knowledge of state laws, court proceedings, and rules of evidence, as well as the policies and procedures of a Solicitor-General’s Office.
• Must show an ability to communicate and work with the public, judges, and court personnel.
• Proficiency with computers, electronic media, and case management systems.
• Must have adequate oral and written communication skills.
• Highly skilled in applying legal principles.
• Knowledge of municipal government law.
• Knowledge of civil rights statutes and laws.
• Knowledge and experience with analytical techniques used to collect and interpret data.
• Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing by preparing precise reports and presentations.
• Effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to organize work in a logical, effective, and efficient manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interface effectively with all levels of county management.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong ability to speak in public.
• Accurate and detail-oriented.
• Easily adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Ability to establish priorities.
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Ability to maintain confidential information and handle confidential matters.

Physical Requirements:

Work is performed in an office and in a courtroom, sometimes for long periods. Intermittent sitting, standing, walking, and occasional lifting of light objects are necessary functions of the position.