Senior Assistant Solicitor General

Muscogee County Solicitor General Office The Solicitor General’s Office in Muscogee County has an opening for an opening for Senior Assistant Solicitor General. This position is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases occurring in the city. Preferred Qualifications Prepares and tries misdemeanor criminal cases in state court; serves as lead counsel for the state. Reviews misdemeanor criminal cases bound over to State Court to assess the proper criminal charge if any and to determine what sentence recommendation to make; interviews witnesses as necessary. Dockets cases with not guilty pleas to the trial docket; sends trial notices and other discovery and motions to defense attorneys or defendants. Gives legal advice and provides training for police officers, etc. regarding Georgia criminal law and procedures; trains law enforcement recruits in the investigation and prosecution of domestic violence cases. Prosecutes criminal cases; negotiates pleas by reviewing charges, police reports, and criminal records. Prepares and makes recommendations for arraignment dockets and jail plea dockets. Prepares written reports, motions, briefs, orders, letters, and other documents. Interprets and communicates complicated policies, procedures, and protocols. Reads, analyzes, and interprets Georgia statutes and regulations; researches legal issues; gathers, analyzes, evaluates, and disseminates evidence and other information. Arraigns criminal defendants and negotiates open cases with defendants; negotiates cases with the Public Defender’s office. Participates in training to stay current in criminal law. Appears at arraignments to facilitate the movement of cases; sends trial notices, subpoenas, and discovery; prepares pre-trial motions. Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of alternative sentencing practices. Knowledge of procedural law. Knowledge of Georgia criminal statutes, laws of criminal procedure, and laws of evidence. Skill in negotiating plea bargains and explaining the law and procedures to victims of crimes and witnesses. Skill in problem solving, organization, writing, and research. Skill in anticipating defense objections and pre-trial issues. Skill in the operation of computers and various software and standard office equipment. Skill in oral and written communication. Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision. Salary Range Starting $63,000 Contact Number Employer Columbus Consolidated Government #J-18808-Ljbffr Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia