The Senior Assistant District Attorney performs professional legal work encompassing aspects and stages of criminal cases prosecuted by the District Attorney’s Office and is in a supervisory role with regard to case management, mentoring, and oversight for Assistant District Attorneys. May be County paid position or State paid with County supplement. A government vehicle will be issued for this position.The following duties are representative of the work required for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.

• Drafts indictments, accusations, presentments, and other legal pleadings and motions ancillary to any criminal case.
• Prepares and represents the State in various court appearances including, preliminary hearings, bond hearings, pre-trial hearings and motions, sentencing procedures, quasi-civil condemnation procedures from start to finish, etc.
• Reviews cases, determines if all investigation is complete, interviews and selects appropriate witnesses, interviews victims, researches and responds to legal arguments, prepares witnesses to present testimony, presents cases to the Court, conducts direct and cross examination before Judge or jury, drafts legal documents and counsels with the defense attorneys.
• Gathers and analyzes evidence in cases including viewing and inspecting crime scenes.
• Reviews pertinent decisions, policies, regulations, and other legal matters pertaining to the case.
• Presents evidence against accused to the Grand Jury for indictment.
• Prepares memorandums of law, briefs, and legal research for trial and appellate cases.
• Prepares and files all pleadings relating to extradition including detainers, fugitive warrants, etc.
• Attends meetings, various community events, serves on committees and makes presentations as needed in the community.
• Completes other responsibilities as requested by the District Attorney or their designee.

Juris Doctor degree required. All applicants must be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia or be in good standing with 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. Must have at least five (5) years’ experience in trial advocacy, preferably to include the trial of major felony cases. Supervisory experience is also preferred.
 
 
 

• Knowledge of local, state and federal laws.
• Knowledge of judicial procedures and rules of evidence.
• Knowledge of County and State ordinances and an understanding of their accepted interpretations.
• Ability to draft legal instruments, proposed legislation, and legal opinions.
• Knowledge of personal computers and relevant office software.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, administrative officials, local government staff, and with members of the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing on complex legal subjects.
• Ability to analyze, appraise, and organize facts, evidence, and precedents and to effectively present such material orally and in writing.