Assistant Solicitor General

Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia; Morrow (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cherokee County Solicitor-General’s Office has an immediate 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.

You will manage the trial of misdemeanor cases, probation revocations, and appeals, with duties centered on rigorous legal analysis and courtroom advocacy.

Qualifications

• Must be a member in good standing with State Bar of Georgia.
• Member of the Bar of the Appellate Courts of Georgia; those awaiting swearing-in may be considered.
• Employment background check and drug screening will be required.
• References should be available upon request.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Georgia Bar admission

Bar of Appellate Courts of Georgia

Job description

Cherokee County Solicitor‑General’s Office

Assistant Solicitor General

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.

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.

100 North Street, Suite 130
Canton, GA 30114