Assistant District Attorney

SUMMARY : This is professional legal work assisting the District Attorney as a representative of the state. Duties include preparing cases for indictment; representing the state on non-jury days; preparing and prosecuting assigned misdemeanor and criminal felony cases; and preparing cases for condemnation proceedings, appeals, preliminary hearings and bond hearings. The incumbent serves as direct supervisor to assigned employees. Responsibilities include assigning and supervising work in progress, and reviewing completed work to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures. May provide input in hiring, promoting, and disciplining employees. The employee may provide direct assistance to employees in completing assigned job duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties include but are not limited to:

· Supervising assigned employees:

o Planning and assigning work

o Reviewing completed and work in progress for compliance with established policies and procedures

o Training and counseling employees

o Making recommendations on formal personnel actions

· Conducting research, interviewing clients, and witnesses and handling other details in preparation for trial

· Preparing legal briefs, developing strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for presentation of case

· Researching and drafting indictments for presentation to Grand Jury

· Interviewing victims, witnesses, deputies, police officers, detectives, and others to ascertain facts of case

· Reviewing pertinent decisions, policies, regulations, and other legal matters pertaining to case

· Arguing appellate motions in Court of Appeals and Georgia Supreme Court

· Negotiating pleas with other attorneys

· Prosecuting assigned cases in court

· Drafting discovery documents, pleadings, motions, and consent judgments for condemnation action

· Examining and accepting or rejecting allotted number of prospective jurors

· Appearing against accused in court of law and presents evidence before Judge or other judiciary and jury

· Examining and cross examining witnesses to ascertain facts of case

· Representing the state on non-jury calendar days regarding arraignments, probation revocations, guilty pleas, sentencing hearings, motions, et cetera

· Maintaining contacts with Clerk of Court; law enforcement agencies and other agencies in performing assigned job duties

· Performing other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

· Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree in law

· Two years professional related work experience

o Minimum one year of which was performed as a practicing attorney

· An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
  

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

· Possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License (Class C) and a satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR)

· Membership in the Georgia State Bar

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of county and department operations, ordinances, policies, procedures, terminology, and materials as they relate to assignment
• Knowledge of applicable state, federal, state, and local codes and ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations as they relate to assignment
• Knowledge of business English, spelling, and grammar and legal terminology
• Knowledge of court systems, rules, practices, and procedures; documents, regulations, and state laws related to assigned court/legal office
• Knowledge of modern office practices, methods, and equipment
• Knowledge of municipal infractions and county ordinances or laws with misdemeanor penalty
• Knowledge of the Criminal Code of Georgia and Georgia Statutes relating to criminal conduct
• Skill in analytical thinking; ability to apply a wide range of abstract and concrete concepts to problems and issues
• Skill in creating and maintaining accurate, detailed, and complete records
• Skill in effective inter-personal and public relations; excellent oral and written communication skills to satisfactorily resolve conflicts and issues, and to explain established policies and procedures to employees and the general public
• Skill in performing tasks which require attention to detail, and completing assigned jobs efficiently and correctly
• Skill in planning, prioritizing, and organizing work; ability to handle multiple work assignments and deadlines efficiently, accurately, and professionally; skill in planning, prioritizing, organizing, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others
• Skill in the use of personal computers, MS Office Suite, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing; typing and entering data into a computer system accurately and efficiently, 35 words per minute minimum
• Ability to apply common sense to understand, follow, and complete verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate and interact clearly and effectively with all those contacted in the course of work in a professional and courteous manner, both orally and in writing; establishing and maintaining effective, professional, and cordial working relationships
• Ability to deal effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally and to exercise discretion in performing assigned job duties; inability to maintain confidentiality will be grounds for dismissal
• Ability to make sound, independent decisions within policy guidelines by exercising good judgment and intelligent situation-assessment
• Ability to provide instruction and direction; effective leadership skills; ability to train, supervise, and motivate staff
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and comprehend a variety of documents including, but not limited to, memos, instructions, correspondence, technical reports, legal documents, ordinances, governmental policies and procedures, professional articles, as they relate to assignment
• Ability to remain composed, professional, and pleasant in a stressful, fast-paced, high-volume environment; to effectively present information and respond to questions
• Ability to research, analyze data, and compile information to create clear and concise reports, records, correspondence, operating procedures, legal documents, business correspondence, policies, and other written material; ability to create clear, accurate, and effective presentations; ability to compose high-level correspondence
• Ability to analyze and resolve routine, non-routine, and complex problems, evaluating alternative solutions and adopting effective course of action by applying or adapting established policies and procedures, and through negotiation and counseling
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interview and interrogate
• Ability to work in a team setting
• Ability to work independently in the absence of specific instructions or direct supervision
  

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Personal computers Photocopiers Fax machines Calculators

Telephones Scanners Assorted modern office equipment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

· The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 10 pounds

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Work is performed in an office environment

· The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

The details listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various elements of this position and the work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements does not exclude them if their nature is similar, related, or a logical extension of the position.