Prosecutor: Assistant District Attorney - Trial & Appeals

Hall County; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hall County District Attorney's Office in Gainesville, Georgia seeks an Assistant District Attorney to join the Northeastern Judicial Circuit. The role involves reviewing law enforcement reports, drafting charges, and developing trial strategies for cases to be presented to juries and grand juries.

Ideal candidates are admitted to the State Bar of Georgia, able to practice before Georgia's Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, and prepared for rigorous pre-trial and post-trial motions.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the State Bar of Georgia.
• Must be able to practice before the Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
• Background check and pre-employment drug screening; fingerprinting.
• Prosecution experience preferred, but other candidates may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Review reports submitted by law enforcement to determine whether further investigation is needed; approve or return cases for more work; research case law.
• Draft accusations and indictments; evaluate potential defenses; negotiate pleas to dispose of cases; dismiss cases not prosecutable.
• Develop trial strategy for each case; present cases to grand jury; question witnesses; determine sentence recommendations; attend pre-trial conferences.
• Subpoena witnesses for motions; research and argue pretrial and post-trial motions; file motions; comply with discovery requirements.
• Prosecute cases before juries and judges as lead counsel or second chair.
• Prepare and file briefs before the Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
• All other duties as assigned by the DA or Chief ADA.

Skills

Trial experience

Legal research

Pleadings drafting

Negotiation

Education

Georgia Bar Admission

Job description

Hall County District Attorney's Office in Gainesville, Georgia seeks an Assistant District Attorney to join the Northeastern Judicial Circuit. The role involves reviewing law enforcement reports, drafting charges, and developing trial strategies for cases to be presented to juries and grand juries.

Ideal candidates are admitted to the State Bar of Georgia, able to practice before Georgia's Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, and prepared for rigorous pre-trial and post-trial motions.