Dynamic Assistant District Attorney: Trial & Prosecution

Claytoncountyga; Georgia; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County District Attorney's Office invites applications for an Assistant District Attorney. The role involves evaluating criminal cases, drafting charges, presenting to grand jury, negotiating pleas, and coordinating trial strategies to secure justice in our county.

Candidates must have a JD and at least three years of litigation experience. The position requires courtroom advocacy, research, case management, and collaboration with investigators, staff, and judges.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate; supplemented by three (3) years previous experience and/or training that includes litigation and criminal law experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Responsibilities

• Drafts accusations and indictments; evaluates and researches potential defenses; dismisses cases not prosecutable.
• Reads cases submitted by investigator; reads police reports; determines whether further investigation is needed; approves or returns cases for more work; researches alternative crimes; reads and researches case law.
• Presents cases to grand jury; questions witnesses; answers jurors questions; determines appropriate sentence recommendations; calls arraignment calendars; attends pre-trial conferences with judge and defense attorneys.
• Subpoenas appropriate witnesses for motions; researches and argues all pretrial and post trial motions; files motions in appropriate time frame prior to trial.
• Complies with discovery requirements by copying and mailing documents.
• Negotiates pleas to dispose of cases.
• Interviews witnesses, victims, experts, and the police; questions potential jurors and selects jury; arranges interpreter services for witnesses when necessary.
• Develops trial strategy for each case; organizes opening and closing arguments; presents evidence at trial; consults with supervisors about trial strategy.

Skills

Litigation

Criminal Law

Trial Preparation

Legal Research

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Clayton County District Attorney's Office invites applications for an Assistant District Attorney. The role involves evaluating criminal cases, drafting charges, presenting to grand jury, negotiating pleas, and coordinating trial strategies to secure justice in our county.

Candidates must have a JD and at least three years of litigation experience. The position requires courtroom advocacy, research, case management, and collaboration with investigators, staff, and judges.