Senior Assistant District Attorney

Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia; Morrow (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office is seeking a Senior Assistant District Attorney to join its Trial Unit, responsible for supervising and prosecuting felony and misdemeanor cases, reviewing files, and planning trial strategy.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of prosecutorial experience in Georgia, extensive First Chair jury trial experience, and strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills, with a commitment to serving the community.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of prosecutorial experience in Georgia.
• Extensive jury trial experience as First Chair to verdict.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to multitask under time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and prosecute felony and misdemeanor cases.
• Review files and ensure evidence is secured, documented, and organized for disposition.
• Interview lay, expert and law enforcement witnesses.
• Analyze case files and draft memoranda on charging decisions.
• Present cases to grand juries; try cases; prepare witnesses for trial.
• Plan trial strategy; research points of law; draft memoranda on complex issues.
• Train law enforcement personnel on evidence collection; mentor junior attorneys.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Job description

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.