Senior Assistant District Attorney

The Henry County District Attorney’s Office (Flint Judicial Circuit, approximately 30 minutes south of Atlanta) has an opening for an Assistant District Attorney with our Trial Line. Remote working two days per week is an option when the court schedule permits, after the initial training and adjustment period.

The purpose of this position is to investigate and prosecute or defend misdemeanor criminal cases in an assigned legal office or County department. This position is distinguished from Attorney in that incumbents in this class function as an expert attorney in their area of assignment, independently manage felony case assignments, act as lead attorney on assigned routine and moderately complex felony trial cases, may assist in more complex upper-level felony cases and appellate cases, and provide guidance, direction, and training to a unit of attorneys.

• Leads and coordinates daily work activities of a unit of attorneys or a caseload in specialty area; trains and instructs lower-level attorneys and interns; provides guidance and oversight to attorneys, investigators, and legal support staff; develops unit work objectives and procedures; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; and advises staff regarding complex/problem situations.
• Reviews reports/case files submitted by law enforcement; determines whether further investigation is needed; conducts research on alternative or additional charges; reads and researches case law.
• Drafts accusations and indictments; dismisses cases that are not prosecutable; evaluates cases for suitability for Accountability Courts.
• Presents cases to grand jury; questions witnesses, answers jurors’ questions; works with trial team (trial partner, investigator, victim advocate, trial assistant, etc.); determines appropriate sentence recommendations.
• Evaluates and researches potential defenses; negotiates pleas to resolve cases; develops trial plan and strategy for cases; subpoenas appropriate witnesses for motions and trials; files motions in appropriate timeframe prior to trial; complies with discovery requirements; researches and argues all pretrial motions; prepares for and attends trial on cases that cannot be otherwise resolved.
• Conducts initial case evaluations as assigned; reviews case file and analyzes the facts and evidence of the case; assesses defendants’ eligibility and needs; reviews criminal histories; determines appropriateness of diversion, dismissal, or charges; reviews accuracy of jurisdiction, venue, and scope of arrest powers; ensures sufficient probable cause; prepares or reviews charges and discovery; and prepares for arraignment.
• Investigates, analyzes, and prepares assigned cases for hearings and trials; interviews complainants, law enforcement officers, and defendants; requests and inspects records and evidence; makes investigative requests and follows up on leads; obtains and reviews scientific results and analysis; identifies and interviews witnesses; verifies alibis; observes crime scenes; subpoenas witnesses and prepares them for trial; prepares clients for trial; determines need for, procures, and interviews expert witnesses;
  
  assesses need for psychological/psychiatric evaluation; anticipates legal issues; prepares graphics and exhibits; assists in the development of case strategies; and presents cases to superiors.
• Represents assigned clients, including the County, at arraignments, preliminary and pre-trial hearings and conferences, probation and sentencing, post-adjudication/post-conviction hearings, alternative and diversion programs, specialty courts, or any related courtroom proceedings; prepares and argues motions and evidence; negotiates and presents plea resolutions; negotiates at all stages on behalf of the client; advises clients regarding the acceptance or rejection of plea offers; and assists with jury selection, opening and closing statements, evidence presentation, witness questioning, and bond/sentencing recommendations as assigned.
• Communicates with and serves as a liaison to County staff, clients, victims, families, witnesses, and community partners; develops attorney-client relationship; provides…