Prosecutor: Trials, Motions & Legal Strategy

Pacga; Springfield, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ogeechee Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office in Springfield, GA is seeking an Assistant District Attorney. The role involves reviewing law enforcement reports, drafting accusations, and developing trial strategies for cases in Effingham County.

Minimum qualifications require membership in good standing with the Georgia State Bar or reciprocity eligibility, plus admission to practice before the Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice before Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
• Good standing with the State Bar of Georgia or reciprocity eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Reviews reports to determine if further investigation is needed and approves or returns cases.
• Drafts accusations and indictments; evaluates defenses; negotiates pleas; dismisses non-prosecutable cases.
• Develops trial strategy; presents cases to grand jury; questions witnesses; recommends sentences; coordinates arraignments and pre-trial conferences.
• Subpoenas witnesses; researches and argues pre and post-trial motions; handles discovery.

Skills

Legal research

Case law analysis

Trial strategy

Plea negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Legal databases

Job description

The Ogeechee Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office in Springfield, GA is seeking an Assistant District Attorney. The role involves reviewing law enforcement reports, drafting accusations, and developing trial strategies for cases in Effingham County.

Minimum qualifications require membership in good standing with the Georgia State Bar or reciprocity eligibility, plus admission to practice before the Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.