Assistant District Attorney

Hall County • Gainesville, GA

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About The Position

The District Attorney’s Office in the Northeastern Judicial Circuit is hiring an Assistant District Attorney. The role reviews law enforcement reports and case files, prepares and prosecutes criminal matters, and handles pretrial, trial, and appellate work. Other duties may be required and assigned, including tasks assigned by the District Attorney or Chief Assistant District Attorney according to office needs.

Requirements

• Be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia, or be in good standing with another state’s bar association and eligible for reciprocal admission to the State Bar of Georgia.
• Be able to practice before the Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
• Submit to a background check.
• If selected for hire, complete fingerprinting, a criminal history background check, a motor vehicle driver’s history check, and pre-employment drug screening; employment is contingent on satisfactory results.

Nice To Haves

• Prosecution experience or prosecution internships are helpful; other candidates will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Review law enforcement reports to determine whether further investigation is needed; approve cases or return them for additional work; research alternative crimes and case law.
• Draft accusations and indictments; evaluate and research potential defenses; negotiate pleas; and dismiss cases that cannot be prosecuted.
• Develop trial strategies, present cases to the grand jury, question witnesses, answer jurors’ questions, determine appropriate sentencing recommendations, call arraignment calendars, and attend pretrial conferences with judges and defense attorneys.
• Subpoena witnesses for motions; research and argue pretrial and post-trial motions; file motions within the required timeframe before trial.
• Comply with discovery requirements by copying and mailing documents.
• Prosecute cases before juries and judges as lead counsel or second chair.
• Prepare and file briefs before the Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the District Attorney or Chief Assistant District Attorney according to office needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed