What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant District Attorney I-IV position at Chatham County Government?
The District Attorney’s Office of the Eastern Judicial Circuit has Assistant District Attorney I-IV openings. We encourage those who meet the minimum qualifications to apply.
May be hired as Assistant District Attorney I-IV, based on Experience Level. Salary commensurate with Qualifications and Experience Level.
May be hired as Assistant District Attorney I-IV, based on Experience Level. Salary commensurate with Qualifications and Experience Level.
- Performs professional legal work in the evaluation, processing, and prosecution of criminal cases to fair and just disposition in the State court system.
- Supervises assigned administrative support personnel.
- Reviews reports submitted by law enforcement to determine whether further investigation is needed, approves or returns cases for more work, researches alternative crimes, and researches case law.
- Drafts accusations and indictments, evaluates and researches potential defenses, negotiates pleas to dispose of cases, and uses discretion in dismissing cases not prosecutable.
- Develops a trial strategy for cases and presents cases to the Grand Jury, questions witnesses, answers juror’s questions, determines sentence recommendations, calls arraignment calendars, and attends pre-trial conferences with Judges and Defense Attorneys.
- Subpoenas witnesses for motions, researches and argues all pre-trial and post-trial motions, files motions timely, and complies with discovery requirements by copying and mailing documents.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school.
- License to practice law in the State of Georgia.
- Must be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia and be admitted to practice before the Georgia Supreme Court and Georgia Court of Appeals.
- Possess a thorough understanding of laws and court procedures of State and Federal legislation and case law regarding criminal law and procedure.
- Possess comprehensive knowledge of Georgia rules of Evidence, State and Federal case precedents, criminal trial practice, and ethical considerations and disciplinary rules.
- Possess thorough knowledge of State and local ordinance violations, misdemeanors, felonies, and legal research principles, materials, methods, and practices.
- Possess the ability to analyze and present complex legal issues, facts, evidence, and precedence in an orderly fashion.
- Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must be able to work independently and in a team setting when needed.
Salary : $65,056 - $137,989
