Assistant Solicitor-General

Barrow County BOC; Georgia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Barrow County Solicitor-General's Office seeks an Assistant Solicitor to prosecute misdemeanor criminal offenses and traffic violations, representing the State in trial and appellate proceedings in Barrow County State Court. The role requires a Juris Doctorate and at least one year of trial experience; prosecution experience is preferred.

A valid Georgia driver’s license is required, and confidentiality is essential.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required.
• At least one year of trial experience.
• Prosecution experience preferred.
• Member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and prepare cases for trial and represent the State in all court stages.
• Prosecute misdemeanor offenses and traffic violations to promote safety.
• Evaluate evidence, provide plea recommendations, and coordinate with defense counsel.
• Communicate with judges, law enforcement, and public agencies to coordinate work.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws and procedures.

Skills

Trial experience

Legal research

Public speaking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

The candidate’s duties and responsibilities include, the investigation and 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-General. The Assistant Solicitor will evaluate and prosecute misdemeanor criminal offenses and traffic violations to provide justice and promote the safety of residents.

• Represent the State of Georgia in the trial and appeal of misdemeanor criminal cases in the State Courts and performs other duties as required by law.
• Serves as a prosecuting attorney in the Barrow County State Court.
• Responsible for the prosecution of all misdemeanor cases occurring in Barrow County, including crimes against persons, property crimes, and traffic violations.
• Evaluates violations of criminal law: reviews warrants and/or citations issued for violations; reviews incident reports, witness statements, video, lab reports, photographs, and other pertinent information; conducts case research; notes specifics of dates, previous offenses, and other related information; determines validity and weight of evidence, and determines specific criminal law violations.
• Provides 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 plea offer to Defense Counsel for resolution of the established case.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Juris Doctorate is required.
• At least one year of trial experience
• Prosecution experience is preferred.
• Must be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia
• 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 the Solicitor-General’s Office.
• Must show an ability to communicate and work with the public, judges, and court personnel.
• 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.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

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.