Assistant District Attorney I-IV

Chatham County Government•Savannah, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The District Attorney’s Office of the Eastern Judicial Circuit has Assistant District Attorney I-IV openings. This role performs professional legal work in the evaluation, processing, and prosecution of criminal cases to fair and just disposition in the State court system. The position may be hired as Assistant District Attorney I-IV, based on Experience Level, with salary commensurate with Qualifications and Experience Level. The role may involve supervising assigned administrative support personnel. During emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, you may be required to report to work as part of a disaster operations team. Candidates with direct and relevant experience may receive an offer of up to 10% above the minimum salary that is posted, reflecting their exceptional qualifications.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school.
License to practice law in the State of Georgia.
Must be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia and be admitted to practice before the Georgia Supreme Court and Georgia Court of Appeals.
Possess a thorough understanding of laws and court procedures of State and Federal legislation and case law regarding criminal law and procedure.
Possess comprehensive knowledge of Georgia rules of Evidence, State and Federal case precedents, criminal trial practice, and ethical considerations and disciplinary rules.
Possess thorough knowledge of State and local ordinance violations, misdemeanors, felonies, and legal research principles, materials, methods, and practices.
Possess the ability to analyze and present complex legal issues, facts, evidence, and precedence in an orderly fashion.
Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must be able to work independently and in a team setting when needed.

Responsibilities

Reviews reports submitted by law enforcement to determine whether further investigation is needed, approves or returns cases for more work, researches alternative crimes, and researches case law.
Drafts accusations and indictments, evaluates and researches potential defenses, negotiates pleas to dispose of cases, and uses discretion in dismissing cases not prosecutable.
Develops a trial strategy for cases and presents cases to the Grand Jury, questions witnesses, answers juror’s questions, determines sentence recommendations, calls arraignment calendars, and attends pre-trial conferences with Judges and Defense Attorneys.
Subpoenas witnesses for motions, researches and argues all pre-trial and post-trial motions, files motions timely, and complies with discovery requirements by copying and mailing documents.
Performs other duties as assigned.