Criminal Prosecutor & Trial Advocate

Columbus Consolidated Government; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking an experienced Assistant District Attorney to assist the District Attorney in administration and court work, including criminal prosecutions in Superior Court, case preparation, and collaboration with law enforcement.

Requirements include an ABA‑accredited law degree, active membership in the State Bar of Georgia, and 3–5 years of related prosecutorial experience. Background checks and pre‑employment drug screening are required.

Qualifications

• Law degree from ABA-accredited school.
• Active Georgia State Bar membership.
• 3–5 years of related prosecutorial experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the District Attorney in administration and court work.
• Provide legal advice to law enforcement on investigations, charges, and arrests.
• Investigate cases; prepare indictments; examine witnesses; prepare cases for prosecution.
• Prosecute criminal cases in Superior Court and assist colleagues in court.
• Research and write appeals for Georgia showing why the appellate court should uphold the case.
• Negotiate guilty pleas with criminal defense attorneys.
• Manage an assigned caseload of felony cases.
• Attend Grand Jury proceedings; prosecute probation revocations; defend Habeas Corpus actions.
• Draft charging instruments; file instruments or submit to Grand Jury; arraign defendants.

Skills

Research & Analysis

Oral & Written Communication

Negotiation & Persuasion

Public & Interpersonal Relations

Independent Work

Education

ABA-accredited law degree

Tools

Computerized legal research

Office equipment

Job description

Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking an experienced Assistant District Attorney to assist the District Attorney in administration and court work, including criminal prosecutions in Superior Court, case preparation, and collaboration with law enforcement.

Requirements include an ABA‑accredited law degree, active membership in the State Bar of Georgia, and 3–5 years of related prosecutorial experience. Background checks and pre‑employment drug screening are required.