Senior Assistant District Attorney

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

The Dougherty County District Attorney’s Office is hiring on a continuous basis for a Senior Assistant District Attorney. The purpose of this position is to prosecute complex felony crimes committed in Dougherty County. Assist the elected District Attorney by managing the daily operations of the department. This class works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reporting major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.

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.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate.
• Eight (8) years of courtroom trial experience, preferably with felony violations or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Licensed to practice law in the state of Georgia.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• Must have a valid state bar certification or an appropriate certification from law school regarding eligibility to practice under the third year practice act.

Physical Demands

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
• Unavoidable Hazards: None.

ADA Compliance

Dougherty County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Standard Clauses

May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays to meet the business needs of the County. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Essential Safety Functions

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.

Supplemental Information

Application Deadline: This announcement is open continuous to qualified applicants until no longer posted. Consideration for actual vacancies will be on an as needed basis.

Additional Requirements

• Successful applicants for employment must pass a drug and/or alcohol screening and pass background investigation.
• No smoking policy in the workplace.