Assistant District Attorney

The Dougherty County District Attorney’s Office is hiring on a continuous basis for an Assistant District Attorney. The purpose of this position is to prosecute felony crimes committed in Dougherty County.

This class works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.

Responsibilities include:

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate.
• Six (6) years of courtroom trial experience, preferably with felony violations or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Physical and Work Environment: Sedentary work involving walking, standing, and exerting up to 10 pounds of force. No unavoidable hazards.

Licenses and

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in Georgia.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license with acceptable driving history.

Application Requirements: Provide copies of Juris Doctorate degree and Georgia State Bar certification or appropriate certification from law school regarding eligibility to practice under the Third Year Practice Act. Resumes recommended but not accepted in lieu of application.

Additional Information: Must pass drug screening, background check, and comply with ADA accommodations. May require work nights, weekends, holidays. The description is not exhaustive; duties may change. Safety compliance required.

Final date to receive applications: Open continuous until no longer posted. Consideration based on need.

For full details, visit the website. Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations provided. Follow safety policies and report unsafe conditions.