Senior ADA: Lead Felony Prosecutor & Team Leader

Dougherty County; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dougherty County District Attorney’s Office is seeking a Senior Assistant District Attorney to prosecute complex felony offenses in Dougherty County. This role assists the elected DA by managing daily operations and developing programs in line with office policies, reporting major activities to executive administrators.

The successful candidate will supervise staff, coordinate case assignments, prepare for trials, argue in court, and represent the State in appeals as needed.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required.
• Eight years of courtroom trial experience, preferably with felonies.
• Licensed to practice law in Georgia.
• Must hold a valid Georgia driver's license.
• Bar certification or eligibility under third year practice act.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Serves as lead counsel for the State of Georgia in the prosecution and trial of felony crimes in the Superior Court of Dougherty County and Supreme Court of Georgia.
• Advocate on behalf of the State in cases appealed to the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Georgia.
• Reviews and evaluates case files and makes decisions regarding proper disposition.
• Performs trial preparation through reviewing police and medical reports; consults with police during pretrial and pre-arrest stages.
• Selects cases for trial; responds to defense motions; interviews witnesses; obtains and reviews evidence; research law and issues; represents the state at all pre-trial motions.
• Compiles witness lists; confirms all required subpoenas are issued; arraigns defendants.
• Prepares and presents cases to the Grand Jury for indictment.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Trial experience

Licensed to practice in GA

Driver's license

Bar certification eligibility

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Dougherty County District Attorney’s Office is seeking a Senior Assistant District Attorney to prosecute complex felony offenses in Dougherty County. This role assists the elected DA by managing daily operations and developing programs in line with office policies, reporting major activities to executive administrators.

The successful candidate will supervise staff, coordinate case assignments, prepare for trials, argue in court, and represent the State in appeals as needed.