Assistant Solicitor-General I Assistant Solicitor-General II

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

Job summary

Dekalb County Solicitor-General’s Office seeks an Assistant Solicitor-General I/II to join the team in Georgia. The role handles initial case evaluations, file reviews, and evidence analysis, determining charges or diversion as appropriate.

Responsibilities include preparing for hearings, interviewing clients, requesting records, and coordinating with prosecutors. A JD is required; Georgia Bar licensure is preferred. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate Degree required.
• One year of experience in criminal justice, legal, or related field, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• initial case evaluations as assigned
• reviews case file and analyzes the facts and evidence of the case
• may assess client eligibility and needs
• reviews criminal histories
• determines appropriateness of diversion, dismissal, or charges
• reviews accuracy of jurisdiction, venue, and scope of arrest powers
• ensures sufficient probable cause
• prepares or reviews charges and discovery
• prepares for all court hearings or arraignments
• Investigates, analyzes, and prepares assigned cases for hearings and trials
• may interview clients in and out of custody
• requests and inspects records and evidence
• prepares graphics and exhibits
• makes investigative requests and follows up on leads
• obtains and reviews scientific results and analysis
• identifies and interviews witnesses and alibis
• observes crime scenes
• subpoenas witnesses and prepares them for trial
• may prepare clients for trial
• determines need for, procures, and interviews expert witnesses
• assesses need for psychological/psychiatric evaluation of client
• anticipates legal issues
• assists in the development of case strategies
• presents cases to superiors

Skills

Criminal law

Legal research

Client interviews

Education

Juris Doctorate Degree

Job description

Dekalb County Solicitor-General’s Office

Assistant Solicitor-General I

Assistant Solicitor-General II

The Dekalb County Solicitor-General’s Office is looking to add Assistant Solicitor-General’s to our team. The job duties include initial case evaluations as assigned; reviews case file and analyzes the facts and evidence of the case; may assess client eligibility and needs; reviews criminal histories; determines appropriateness of diversion, dismissal, or charges; reviews accuracy of jurisdiction, venue, and scope of arrest powers; ensures sufficient probable cause; prepares or reviews charges and discovery; and prepares for all court hearings or arraignments.

Job Duties

• initial case evaluations as assigned
• reviews case file and analyzes the facts and evidence of the case
• may assess client eligibility and needs
• reviews criminal histories
• determines appropriateness of diversion, dismissal, or charges
• reviews accuracy of jurisdiction, venue, and scope of arrest powers
• ensures sufficient probable cause
• prepares or reviews charges and discovery
• prepares for all court hearings or arraignments
• Investigates, analyzes, and prepares assigned cases for hearings and trials
• may interview clients in and out of custody
• requests and inspects records and evidence
• prepares graphics and exhibits
• makes investigative requests and follows up on leads
• obtains and reviews scientific results and analysis
• identifies and interviews witnesses and alibis
• observes crime scenes
• subpoenas witnesses and prepares them for trial
• may prepare clients for trial
• determines need for, procures, and interviews expert witnesses
• assesses need for psychological/psychiatric evaluation of client
• anticipates legal issues
• assists in the development of case strategies
• presents cases to superiors

Preferred Qualifications: Juris Doctorate Degree required; one year of experience in criminal justice, legal, or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license; and must possess and maintain licensure from the Georgia State Bar Association.

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

Contact Number: 770-286-8406