Assistant District Attorney G126
About The Position
This position is responsible for assisting the District Attorney in the administration and work of the office. Provides advice to law enforcement personnel regarding investigations, the filing of charges, and arrests. Investigates cases; prepares indictments; interrogates witnesses; prepares cases for prosecution. Prosecutes criminal cases in Superior Court for the State of Georgia; assists fellow attorneys in court. Researches and writes appeals for the State of Georgia showing why the appellate court should uphold the case in question. Negotiates and handles guilty pleas with criminal defense attorneys. Manages an assigned caseload of felony cases. Prosecutes probation revocations when probationers are in violation. Defends Habeas Corpus actions. Attends Grand Jury proceedings. Prosecutes cases in Juvenile Court. Meets with and counsels the general public. Reviews expungement applications; approves or denies application. Drafts charging instruments for criminal violations; files instruments or submits the case to the Grand Jury. Arraigns defendants of their charges in recorder's court. Presides over Mental Health Court. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- A Law Degree from a Law School accredited by the American Bar Association is required.
- Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the department in order to direct and coordinate work within the department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience.
- All applicants must be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia.
- All candidates are subject to a background check, a motor vehicle driver's history check and pre-employment drug screening; employment is contingent upon the completion and satisfactory results of each investigation.
- Knowledge of the Rules of Evidence and of the Georgia Criminal Code.
- Knowledge of Georgia Rules of Court.
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws.
- Skill in the research, analysis, and presentation of legal issues.
- Skill in analyzing and applying law to specific substantive problems.
- Skill in negotiation and persuasion.
- Skill in using basic office equipment and computerized legal reference resources.
- Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
- Assisting the District Attorney in the administration and work of the office.
- Providing advice to law enforcement personnel regarding investigations, the filing of charges, and arrests.
- Investigating cases, preparing indictments, interrogating witnesses, and preparing cases for prosecution.
- Prosecuting criminal cases in Superior Court for the State of Georgia and assisting fellow attorneys in court.
- Researching and writing appeals for the State of Georgia.
- Negotiating and handling guilty pleas with criminal defense attorneys.
- Managing an assigned caseload of felony cases.
- Prosecuting probation revocations when probationers are in violation.
- Defending Habeas Corpus actions.
- Attending Grand Jury proceedings.
- Prosecuting cases in Juvenile Court.
- Meeting with and counseling the general public.
- Reviewing expungement applications; approving or denying applications.
- Drafting charging instruments for criminal violations; filing instruments or submitting the case to the Grand Jury.
- Arraigning defendants of their charges in recorder's court.
- Presiding over Mental Health Court.
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
