Assistant Solicitor General

Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia; Morrow (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Richmond County Solicitor-General’s Office is seeking an Assistant Solicitor General to prosecute misdemeanor violations in the State Court of Richmond County. The ASG will assist in case investigation, trial preparation, and represent the State at all stages of proceedings under the Solicitor-General’s direction.

The ideal candidate holds a Juris Doctorate, is a member in good standing with the Georgia Bar, and can pass a criminal background check.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate is required.
• Must be a member in good standing with the Georgia Bar.
• Prosecution experience is preferred, but not required. Candidate should be able to pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and prepare cases for trial.
• Represent the State in all stages of court proceedings.
• Perform additional tasks relating to the function of the Solicitor-General’s Office.

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Richmond County Solicitor-General’s

Assistant Solicitor General

The Richmond County Solicitor-General’s Office has an opening for an Assistant Solicitor-General. An Assistant Solicitor-General (ASG) prosecutes misdemeanor violations in the State Court of Richmond County. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, 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. ASG should 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. ASG must show an ability to communicate and work with the public, judges, and court personnel. ASG must have adequate oral and written communication skills. 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

Preferred Qualifications

A Juris Doctorate is required. An Assistant Solicitor General must be a member in good standing with the Georgia Bar. Prosecution experience is preferred, but not required. Candidate should be able to pass a criminal background check.

The Richmond County Solicitor-General’s Office is an equal employment opportunity employer and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Salary Range

Commensurate with experience