DESCRIPTION

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represents the State in the prosecution of misdemeanor cases with direct litigation responsibilities. Supervises legal clerks, investigators, administrative assistants, and victim advocate; ensures proper resolution of each case assigned to Judge and handles a high volume caseload;
• Reviews files for prosecution and represents the State throughout arraignment, trial and sentencing phases. Ensures that discovery is completed in each pending file. Serves as managing attorney in the absence of Solicitor-General.
• Reviews criminal histories, interviews witnesses and targets specific victim concerns and/or restitution.
• Conducts suppression, revocation and restitution hearings.
• Interviews applicants. Prepares evaluations for Assistant Solicitor-General and supporting staff.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Juris Doctor required. Must be a member in good standing with the Georgia Bar.

Experience: One year of experience in performing principle duties and responsibilities. Internship, third year practice in law, law journal and/or participation in Moot Court will be considered towards experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of state laws, court proceedings, rules of evidence, policies, criminal procedures and activities of the Solicitors-General's office as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of Assistant Solicitor-General.
• Familiarity with local government and departmental policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in dealing with the public.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES:

• Physical Abilities: Tasks require the ability to perform sedentary to light work which may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.
• Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate cues or signals.
• Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

OTHER

The proceeding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature ad level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.