Assistant District Attorney
About The Position
The District Attorney’s Office in the Atlantic Judicial Circuit has an opening for an Assistant District Attorney. JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for the prosecution of felony matters in the Atlantic Judicial Circuit. MAJOR DUTIES Reviews reports submitted by law enforcement to determine whether further investigation is needed; approves or returns cases for more work; researches alternative crimes; reads and researches case law. Drafts accusations and indictments; evaluates and researches potential defenses; negotiates pleas to dispose of cases; dismisses cases not prosecutable. Develops trial strategy for each case, presents cases to grand jury; questions witnesses; answers juror’s questions; determines appropriate sentence recommendations; calls arraignment calendars; attends pre-trial conferences with judge and defense attorneys. Subpoena appropriate witnesses for motions; research and argue all pretrial and post-trial motions; files motions in appropriate time frame prior to trial. Comply with discovery requirements by copying and mailing documents. Assigns court duties as needed. Performs related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of law.
- Member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia or be in good standing of another state’s bar association that is eligible for reciprocity admittance to the State Bar of Georgia; and be admitted to practice before the Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Nice To Haves
- More than three (3) years of prosecutorial experience or other equivalent experience preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Reviews reports submitted by law enforcement to determine whether further investigation is needed
- Approves or returns cases for more work
- Researches alternative crimes
- Reads and researches case law
- Drafts accusations and indictments
- Evaluates and researches potential defenses
- Negotiates pleas to dispose of cases
- Dismisses cases not prosecutable
- Develops trial strategy for each case
- Presents cases to grand jury
- Questions witnesses
- Answers juror’s questions
- Determines appropriate sentence recommendations
- Calls arraignment calendars
- Attends pre-trial conferences with judge and defense attorneys
- Subpoena appropriate witnesses for motions
- Research and argue all pretrial and post-trial motions
- Files motions in appropriate time frame prior to trial
- Comply with discovery requirements by copying and mailing documents
- Assigns court duties as needed
- Performs related duties as assigned
Benefits
- 401(a) retirement plan with employer match
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Low-cost health dental and vision insurance
- Free term life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health & wellness program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
