Assistant Solicitor General, Senior

Forsyth County Government; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan (401K)

Holidays & Paid Leave

Job summary

Forsyth County Government in Cumming, GA, seeks a lead prosecutor to manage a trial team for State Court and prosecute misdemeanor traffic cases through arraignments, hearings, jury trials, and bench trials. Requires a JD, Georgia Bar license, and a minimum of three years in municipal prosecution or related practice.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, preparing legal documents, negotiating pleas, and presenting to judges. Competitive benefits and full-time employment available.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university.
• Must possess and maintain valid State Bar of Georgia Law License.
• Three years as a member of the Georgia Bar Association with municipal prosecution experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates the trial team workload and case management.
• Prosecutes misdemeanor traffic cases in arraignments, hearings, and trials.
• Conducts motion hearings, reviews evidence, negotiates plea agreements, and prepares court documents.
• Trains and advises staff; maintains knowledge of applicable laws and procedures.

Education

Juris Doctorate; Georgia Bar License

Job description

Job Details

Salary: $81,966.00 - $135,244.00 Annually

Location: Cumming, GA

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 03680

Department: Solicitor's Office

Opening Date: 09/24/2026

Closing Date: 10/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Position Information

The purpose of this classification is serve as a lead prosecutor for the trial team assigned to one of two Judges in State Court and to prosecute misdemeanor traffic cases in arraignments, hearings, jury trials, and bench trials.

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Supervises and coordinates the activities of staff assigned to the trial team for a specific Division: organizes, prioritizes, and manages the workload and cases for the Division; conducts team meetings and coordinates work activities of team members; organizes victim advocacy activities; assists support staff with legal wording and language in case documents; assists trial investigator with preparation of cases; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with staff members, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise. Manages assigned caseload of cases; investigates, prepares, and prosecutes misdemeanor traffic cases in arraignments, hearings, jury trials, and bench trials; prosecutes cases through final disposition and through appellate courts. Reviews case records and related documentation; reviews warrants, citations, incident reports, traffic accident reports, criminal history reports, crime laboratory reports, drug/alcohol test reports, bond orders, witness statements, and other records; interviews witnesses and victims; reviews videotapes of police actions in DUI and other cases; reviews cases with staff investigators and trial assistants. Evaluates evidence and determines applicable crimes to charge against a defendant; lists crimes and witnesses for inclusion on criminal accusations. Researches, prepares for, and conducts motion hearings or other court hearings. Evaluates strengths/weaknesses of cases; determines/recommends whether to try a case or seek other sources of resolution. Negotiates cases prior to trials; conducts plea negotiations, plea bargaining, and plea recommendations; prepares draft/written plea recommendations for negotiations with defense attorneys and presentation to court; conducts negotiations with attorneys and/or with defendants without legal representation. Conducts jury trials and bench trials; prepares court documents, exhibits, jury charges, and opening/closing statements for jury trials; prepares witnesses for trials; determines trial strategies and determines best method of obtaining favorable resolution of cases. Determines and prepares sentencing recommendations. Places pleas and sentences on court records; sentences defendants on guilty pleas in court; arraigns defendants on new charges in court. Drafts/prepares legal pleadings, briefs, court orders, bench warrant recall orders, and other court documents. Communicates with attorneys, Judges, victims, witnesses, and other individuals regarding cases; answers questions in court from Judge, defendants, or other individuals. Assists Clerk of Court’s office with bench warrants and general case management; retrieves files from Clerk of Court. Performs legal research to identify current law and changes in law, to locate case authorities or other law, to identify precedents, or to locate other information; conducts research of law library, electronic data sources, Internet sites, hardcopy materials, or other sources as needed. Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, legal documents, legal pleadings, briefs, court orders, bench warrant recall orders, plea recommendations, opening/closing statements, court documents, jury charges, or other documents. Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, warrants, citations, criminal history reports, crime laboratory reports, witness statements, depositions, briefs, bond orders, court calendars, court orders, legal documents, laws, statutes, policies, procedures, manuals, directories, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate. Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, database, case management, legal research, e‑mail, Internet, or other computer programs. Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, Judges, court personnel, attorneys, defendants, victims, witnesses, jurors, law enforcement personnel, government agencies, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give/receive advice/direction. Attends meetings and makes presentations as needed. Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; participates in continuing education activities; attends bar meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions as appropriate.

Additional Functions

Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation, or processing incoming/outgoing mail.

Minimum Qualifications

Performs other related duties as required.

Juris Doctorate required from an accredited college or university; three years as a member of the Georgia Bar Association; supplemented by three (3) years previous experience and/or training that includes municipal prosecution, general law practice, courtroom procedures, case management, legal research, personal computer operations, and basic supervision; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain valid State Bar of Georgia Law License.

Benefits Provided By Forsyth County To Full-time Employees

Personal Leave Accrual

Personal Leave Shall Be Accrued As Follows

• 0 - 4 Years - 20 days per year - 6.16 hours per pay period
• 5 - 14 Years - 25 days per year - 7.70 hours per pay period
• 15+Years - 30 days per year - 9.24 hours per pay period

Observed Holidays

New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2).

Medical Insurance

• Aetna Choice POS II - $2000 Individual Deductible (Basic Plan)
• Aetna Choice POS II - $1000 Individual Deductible (Plus Plan)
• Kaiser Permanente HMO- $0 Individual Deductible

Dental Insurance

• Base $1,000 Plan
• Buy-Up $1,500 Plan

Vision Insurance

The vision plan offered by Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is administered by Aetna and will offer office visit copays for exams, as well as copays for lenses, frames, and contacts.

Basic Life & AD&D Insurance

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of basic life insurance for all of its employees. The Board provides term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) protection for each full-time employee. This is a County-paid benefit.

Disability Insurance – Short Term and Long Term

Short Term Disability

60% of weekly earnings to a maximum of $1,000.00 a week. Eligibility begins 14 days after an accident or sickness and has a benefit period of 24 weeks.

Long Term Disability

60% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $5,000.00 a month. Eligibility begins at 26 weeks to coordinate with the end of Short Term benefits and continues 24 months (Own Occupation).

Additional Life Insurance And AD&D

Rates vary based on amount of coverage selected. Additional life insurance may be purchased for employee, spouse, and children.

Retirement Plan (401K)

Fully vested at five years of employment – 20% graduated vesting annually. Eligible to begin contributions immediately upon hire.

Six Months through One Year of County Service

Forsyth County matches your contributions, dollar for dollar, up to 5% of your pay. That’s a 100% return on the first 5% of pay you save.

Years One through Five

Forsyth County “seeds” your account with 5% of your pay each year, and matches 100% of what you contribute, up to 5% of your pay.

Years 5 through 10

The County continues its automatic “seed” contribution of 5% of pay, matches up to the first 5% of pay that you contribute, then adds a 50% match up to the next 5%.

After 10 Years of Service

You continue to receive a 100% County match on the first 5% of pay you contribute, and 50% on the next 5% of pay you save. But now, the automatic contribution the County makes to “seed” your account each year increases to 7.5% of your pay.

01 Do you have a Juris Doctorate Degree?

• Yes
• No

02 Do you have a valid State Bar of Georgia Law License?

• Yes
• No

03 Do you have at least three years as a member of the Georgia Bar Association?

• Yes
• No

04 Do you have at least three (3) years previous experience and/or training that includes municipal prosecution, general law practice, courtroom procedures, case management, legal research, personal computer operations, and basic supervision?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Forsyth County

Address 110 East Main Street

Suite 230

Cumming, Georgia, 30040

Phone [phone]

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/forsyth/default.cfm