Assistant District Attorney

Liberty County Board of Commissioners•Hinesville, GA

22h

About The Position

This position is responsible for the prosecution of State of Georgia Drug Court, Veterans Treatment Court, and other felony matters in the Atlantic Judicial Circuit and for the representation of the Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Child Support Services in the administration of the child support program in the Atlantic Judicial Circuit of Georgia.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of law.
More than five (5) years of related experienced required.
Admission to State of Georgia Court of Appeals/Supreme Court.

Responsibilities

Represents the State of Georgia in Drug Court, Veterans Treatment court, and for other felony matters.
Represents the Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Child Support Services for child support matters.
Drafts petitions, motions, orders, and accusations; prepares plea paperwork for Drug and Veterans Treatment Courts; drafts motions and orders for the Division of Child Support Services.
Reviews and approves petitions, orders, notices, and contempt referrals for the Division of Child Support Services.
Reviews referrals to Drug Court and Veterans Treatment Court.
Participates in meetings and phone calls with treatment providers, law enforcement personnel, accountability court administrators, and attorneys.
Provides legal guidance to the management and staff of the Division of Child Support Services.
Provides assistance to Law Enforcement and advises on legalities of obtaining arrest warrants and search warrants.
Attends staffing for Drug and Veterans Treatment Courts and for Parental Accountability Court.
Attends conferences for Drug Court, Veterans Treatment Court, the Division of Child Support Services, and the Prosecuting Attorney’s Counsel.
Researches case law and statutes.
Prepares for hearings in Drug Court, Veterans Treatment Court, and other felony matters.
Prepares proof-of-claims to be filed in Bankruptcy Court for the Division of Child Support Services.
Prepares cases for and presents cases to the Grand Jury.
Assigns court duties as needed.
Confers with Victims and Witnesses during the court process.
Maintains communication with the District Attorney, Assistant District Attorneys, Judges and Defense Attorneys.
Performs related duties.