Senior Assistant District Attorney

Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia; Morrow (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office seeks a Senior Assistant District Attorney to join its Trial Unit. You will investigate and prosecute felony and misdemeanor cases, review files, secure evidence, and prepare for trial.

The role requires at least five years of prosecutorial experience in Georgia with extensive first-chair jury trial work. Excellent written and oral communication, strong organizational skills, and the ability to lead and train junior staff are essential.

Qualifications

• At least five years of prosecutorial experience in Georgia.
• Extensive jury trial experience as First Chair to verdict.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to multitask under pressure.
• Leadership and mentorship of junior attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and prosecute felony and misdemeanor cases.
• Review case files and secure, document, and organize evidence.
• Interview lay, expert, and law enforcement witnesses.
• Draft memoranda on charging decisions and complex legal issues.
• Present cases to grand juries and try cases.
• Plan trial strategy and prepare witnesses for trial.
• Train law enforcement personnel on evidence collection.
• Advise law enforcement on legal issues and negotiate with opposing counsel.
• Mentor junior attorneys and staff.
• Report to Trial Unit Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Trial experience

Communication skills

Legal research

Case analysis

Witness management

Job description

DeKalb Judicial Circuit

Senior Assistant District Attorney

The DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office is currently accepting resumes for a Senior Assistant District Attorney to work in its Trial Unit.

Principal duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to

Investigating and prosecuting felony and misdemeanor cases; reviewing case files and ensuring that all relevant evidence has been secured, properly documented, and organized for efficient disposition of the investigation or prosecution; interviewing lay, expert and law enforcement witnesses; analyzing case files and drafting memoranda concerning charging decisions; presenting cases to grand juries; trying cases; examining and preparing witnesses for trial; planning trial strategy and researching all points of law; drafting memoranda regarding complex legal issues; researching, writing, and arguing motions and court orders; training law enforcement personnel on issues, including obtaining necessary evidence to prosecute crimes; advising law enforcement personnel on various legal issues; negotiating with opposing counsel; assisting in the training and mentoring of junior attorneys and staff; reporting to a Trial Unit Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney; and other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

Must possess a minimum of five years of prosecutorial experience in Georgia, and extensive jury trial experience as First Chair to verdict; must be able to multitask and work under occasionally stressful time constraints.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

The successful candidate must possess excellent communication skills, both oral and written; must be detail-oriented; strong organizational and interpersonal skills are a must; must be able to work well in a team environment, while at the same time have the ability to work independently; must demonstrate a strong sense of personal responsibility and leadership skills, as well as a commitment to serving the community and working with the public.

Employment is contingent upon the completion and satisfactory results of a criminal background check.

Salary Range

Salary and Benefits will be commensurate with experience.