Lead Prosecutor, Misdemeanor Traffic Trials

Forsyth County; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsyth County is seeking a lead prosecutor to head a trial team assigned to one of two Judges in State Court, focusing on misdemeanor traffic prosecutions in arraignments, hearings, and trials.

The role involves supervising staff, preparing legal documents, conducting motion hearings, and presenting cases in court. A Juris Doctorate and Georgia Bar admission are required, with several years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Requires Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and active State Bar of Georgia license.
• Minimum three years as a member of the Georgia Bar Association and experience in municipal/prosecution or general law practice.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute misdemeanor traffic cases in arraignments, hearings, jury trials, and bench trials.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of staff within the trial team.
• Review case records, warrants, reports, and statements; interview witnesses and victims.
• Research, prepare, and conduct motion hearings and court proceedings.
• Negotiate pleas and prepare plea recommendations for negotiations with defense attorneys.
• Conduct jury and bench trials; prepare court documents and exhibits.

Skills

Legal research

Courtroom procedures

Staff supervision

Legal writing

Communication

Education

Juris Doctorate

Bar admission in Georgia

Tools

Word processing

Case management software

Database systems

Legal research databases

Job description

Forsyth County is seeking a lead prosecutor to head a trial team assigned to one of two Judges in State Court, focusing on misdemeanor traffic prosecutions in arraignments, hearings, and trials.

The role involves supervising staff, preparing legal documents, conducting motion hearings, and presenting cases in court. A Juris Doctorate and Georgia Bar admission are required, with several years of related experience.