Assistant District attorney

1 month ago

Jonesboro, United States Clayton County, GA Full time

ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Assistant District Attorney

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

Evaluates criminal cases that come into the office and represents the state in the resolution of the case via dismissal, plea negotiations, or trial.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Drafts accusations and indictments; evaluates and researches potential defenses; dismisses cases not prosecutable.

Reads cases submitted by investigator; reads police reports; determines whether further investigation is needed; approves or returns cases for more work; researches alternative crimes; reads and researches case law.

Presents cases to grand jury; questions witnesses; answers jurors questions; determines appropriate sentence recommendations; calls arraignment calendars; attends pre-trial conferences with judge and defense attorneys.

Subpoenas appropriate witnesses for motions; researches and argues all pretrial and post trial motions; files motions in appropriate time frame prior to trial.

Complies with discovery requirements by copying and mailing documents.

Works with trial team investigators to coordinate witnesses and evidence for trials; gathers and labels evidence.

Negotiates pleas to dispose of cases.

Interviews witnesses, victims, experts, and the police; questions potential jurors and selects jury; arranges interpreter services for witnesses when necessary.

Develops trial strategy for each case; organizes opening and closing arguments; presents evidence at trial;

consults with supervisors about trial strategy.

Fills out jury cards; reads appellate briefs and case transcripts; researches and writes responses to briefs.

Represents state in probation revocation hearings; responds to parole notices.

Handles telephone calls from attorneys, witnesses, and concerned citizens.

Determines appropriate bond amounts.

Attends meetings; maintains continuing education requirements.

Speaks to reporters on various cases.

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, and completing employee performance appraisals.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Juris Doctorate; supplemented by three (3) years previous experience and/or training that includes litigation and criminal law experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain valid membership in the Georgia Bar Association, Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia, and Supreme Court of the State of Georgia.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability:

Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Clayton County, Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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Position : 612

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : DISTRICT ATTORNEY

Grade : GRADE 27

Posting Start : 07/09/2023

Posting End : 12/31/9999

MINIMUM SALARY: $68,058.70

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