Lead Criminal Prosecutor (Senior Assistant SG)

Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia; Morrow (GA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Muscogee County Solicitor General Office in Columbus, GA, seeks a Senior Assistant Solicitor General to prosecute criminal cases in the city. The role includes trying misdemeanor cases, reviewing charges, arraignments, drafting motions and briefs, and providing discovery and trial notices to defense counsel.

Strong knowledge of Georgia criminal statutes, criminal procedure, and evidence is required, along with excellent oral and written communication, problem solving, and independent work.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing and trying misdemeanor criminal cases in state court.
• Ability to review cases bound over to State Court and determine charges and sentences.
• Arraign defendants and coordinate with defense counsel.
• Knowledge of Georgia criminal statutes, rules of procedure, and evidence.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute misdemeanor criminal cases and serve as lead counsel for the state.
• Interview witnesses and manage discovery and motions.
• Prepare reports, briefs, orders, and other documents.
• Provide training and legal guidance to police officers.

Skills

Plea negotiation

Trial preparation

Legal research

Oral and written communication

Independent work

Job description

The Muscogee County Solicitor General Office in Columbus, GA, seeks a Senior Assistant Solicitor General to prosecute criminal cases in the city. The role includes trying misdemeanor cases, reviewing charges, arraignments, drafting motions and briefs, and providing discovery and trial notices to defense counsel.

Strong knowledge of Georgia criminal statutes, criminal procedure, and evidence is required, along with excellent oral and written communication, problem solving, and independent work.