Assistant District Attorney

Description

The District Attorney’s Office in the Atlantic Judicial Circuit has an opening for an Assistant District Attorney.

This position is responsible for the prosecution of felony matters in the Atlantic Judicial Circuit.

• Reviews reports submitted by law enforcement to determine whether further investigation is needed; approves or returns cases for more work; researches alternative crimes; reads and researches case law.
• Drafts accusations and indictments; evaluates and researches potential defenses; negotiates pleas to dispose of cases; dismisses cases not prosecutable.
• Develops trial strategy for each case, presents cases to grand jury; questions witnesses; answers juror’s questions; determines appropriate sentence recommendations; calls arraignment calendars; attends pre‑trial conferences with judge and defense attorneys.
• Subpoena appropriate witnesses for motions; research and argue all pre‑trial and post‑trial motions; files motions in appropriate time frame prior to trial. Comply with discovery requirements by copying and mailing documents.
• Assigns court duties as needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal law.
• Knowledge of trial proceedings.
• Knowledge of computers and job‑related software programs.
• Skill in the completion of legal research.
• Skill in producing persuasive legal arguments.
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table. The employee occasionally lifts light objects.
• The work is typically performed in an office.

This position has functional supervision over Administrative and Victim Witness Staff. Functional supervision typically involves the ability to assign, coordinate, and review quality and quantity of work of other employees.

• Graduation from an accredited school of law.
• Member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia or be in good standing of another state’s bar association that is eligible for reciprocity admittance to the State Bar of Georgia; and be admitted to practice before the Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
• More than three (3) years of prosecutorial experience or other equivalent experience preferred but not required.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

This is a full‑time County‑funded position. Liberty County government offers a generous benefits package to full‑time permanent employees which includes:

• 401(a) retirement plan with employer match
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Low‑cost health dental and vision insurance
• Free term life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health & wellness program

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application process should notify the Human Resources Office at  or hr.