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Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia · 4 months ago

Assistant District Attorney

Morrow, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$61K/yr - $125K/yr

The Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia is seeking an Assistant District Attorney for the Rome Judicial Circuit. The role involves evaluating criminal cases, representing the State in various legal proceedings, and collaborating with trial teams to ensure effective prosecution.

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Responsibilities

Drafts accusations and indictments; evaluates and researches potential defenses; dismisses cases not prosecutable

Reads cases submitted by investigators; reads police reports; determines whether further investigation is needed; approves or returns cases for more work; researches alternative crimes; reads and researches case law

Determines appropriate sentence recommendations; attends arraignment calendars; attends pre-trial conferences with judge and defense attorneys

Subpoenas appropriate witnesses for motions; researches and argues all pretrial and post-trial motions; files motions in appropriate time frame prior to trial

Complies with discovery requirements by copying and mailing documents

Works with trial team investigators and other ADAs to coordinate witnesses and evidence for trials; gathers and labels evidence

Negotiates pleas to dispose of cases

Interviews witnesses, victims, experts, and the police; questions potential jurors and selects jury

Develops trial strategy for each case; organizes opening and closing arguments; presents evidence at trial; consults with supervisors about trial strategy

Reads appellate briefs and case transcripts; researches and writes responses to briefs

Represents state in probation revocation hearings; responds to parole notices

Handles telephone calls from attorneys, witnesses, and concerned citizens

Determines appropriate bond amounts. Attends meetings; maintains continuing education requirements

Qualification

LitigationTrial experienceState Bar of Georgia membershipLegal researchCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Background in litigation

Member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia

Admitted to practice before the Georgia Supreme Court and Georgia Court of Appeals or eligible for reciprocal admission to the State Bar of Georgia

Completion of a criminal background check

Satisfactory results of the background investigation

Valid driver's license

No impediment to being an insured driver

Subject to fingerprinting and drug screening

Preferred

Trial experience preferred

Company

Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia

Established in 1975, the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia (PAC) is the overarching government agency supporting Georgia prosecutors, law enforcement and their staff including 50 District Attorney Offices (Felony cases) and 66 Solicitor-General Offices (Misdemeanor cases).

Founded in 1975