Assistant District Attorney

Houston County•Perry, GA

10d•$79,560 - $86,029•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to perform legal/administrative functions associated with prosecution of criminal cases on behalf of the state. This role involves representing the state in various legal proceedings, conducting investigations, negotiating plea bargains, and preparing legal documents.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree required
Must possess and maintain valid State Bar of Georgia license.
Proficient on computer: Word Perfect, Power Point and Excel.
Ability to interpret and apply state civil and criminal law, torts, contracts, civil rights, administrative process, and real property.
Ability to assess situations, ascertain facts, and make appropriate decisions.
Ability to interpret and apply laws firmly, tactfully and impartially.
Ability to handle complex trial and appellate litigation.
Ability to understand departmental policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
Ability to organize work activities and establish priorities.
Ability to carry out projects with minimal supervision.
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of department information.
Ability to gather and compile data for reports.
Ability to prepare detailed and concise reports.
Ability to understand and follow complex written and oral instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to present complex ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to speak effectively in public.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, court officials, county officials, other agencies, the legal community, and the general public.
Ability to effectively interact with various individuals in a firm yet courteous manner, often in stressful or emotional situations.
Ability to perform required mathematical calculations.
Ability to operate standard office equipment.
Ability to utilize various computer software programs relevant to the position.
Must be able to operate a variety of automated office equipment including a computer, printer, typewriter, copy machine, facsimile machine, VCR, DVD, television, calculator, and telephone.
Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things which may include forms, reports, newsletters, legal code books, reference materials, policy manuals, and training manuals.
Requires the ability to speak with and/or signal people to convey or exchange legal and court-related information, including giving assignments and/or directions to co-workers or assistants as well as communicating with officials and the general public.
Requires ability to read a variety of legal and court-related documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures.
Requires the ability to complete forms and to write complex job related documentation and reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech.
Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and well-modulated voice, such as in public speaking situations.
Requires the ability to learn and understand complex legal and court-related principles and techniques; to understand departmental policies and procedures; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision; and to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.
Requires the ability to record and deliver information, such as in a public speaking situation, to explain procedures, and to follow verbal and written instructions.
Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide totals; determine percentages; determine time and weight; and interpret statistical data.
Requires the ability to visually inspect items for proper length, width, and shape using job related equipment.
Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using automated office equipment.
Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, automated office equipment, control knobs, switches, etc.
Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting motion or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities.
Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
May require the ability to discern color.
Requires the ability to deal with and relate to people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
Must be able to adapt to and perform under considerable stress when confronted with an emergency.
Requires the ability to talk, express, or exchange ideas by means of spoken words and/or hear and perceive nature of sounds by ear.

Nice To Haves

Prefer one year of experience in criminal prosecution or a related field

Responsibilities

Represents the state in criminal jury trials, non-jury trials, probation violation hearings, juvenile delinquency, bond hearings, pleas, appeals, etc.
Conducts investigations of cases to determine and ensure sufficient legal and factual merit for prosecution; obtains statements from victims and witnesses.
Conducts plea negotiations for disposition of criminal cases.
Prepares for and conducts trials; performs jury selection; prepares/presents opening statements; performs direct and cross examinations; presents evidence; argues motions and objections; prepares jury instructions, closing arguments, publication of verdicts and sentencing.
Prepares and presents indictments for grand jury.
Negotiates sentence recommendations as appropriate based on legal and factual information.
Performs legal research functions; reviews current and updated case law and statutes.
Compiles and/or tracks various administrative and/or statistical data pertaining to departmental operations; makes applicable calculations; prepares or generates reports; maintains records.
Processes a variety of documentation associated with departmental operations, per established procedures and within designated time frames; distributes documentation or maintains records as appropriate.
Prepares routine correspondence, forms, reports, motions, briefs, indictments, orders, and other documents via computer and/or typewriter.
Receives various forms, correspondence and other documentation; reviews, responds, forwards, maintains, and/or takes other action as appropriate.
Operates a computer to research, review, enter and/or modify information in database.
Maintains file system of department records.
Provides general legal information and education to officials and the general public, Specifically legal training to law enforcement agencies.
Answers the telephone; provides information; takes and relays messages and/or directs calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary.
Responds to routine requests for information from officials, employees, members of the staff, the public or other individuals.
Maintains current publications, manuals, policies/procedures, bulletins, etc., for reference and/or review.
Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws and regulations; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
Performs general office tasks including data entry, typing, answering telephone, mailing correspondence and checks, making copies, backing up data files, filing, and distributing reports.
Performs other related duties as required.