Assistant District Attorney

Assistant District AttorneyThe Dougherty County District Attorney's Office is hiring on a continuous basis for an Assistant District Attorney. The purpose of this position is to prosecute felony crimes committed in Dougherty County.This class works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.Essential tasks include supervising, directing, and evaluating assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals. Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed. Serves as counsel for the State of Georgia in the prosecution and trial of felony crimes in the Superior Court of Dougherty County. May advocate on behalf of the State in cases appealed to the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Georgia. Reviews and evaluates case files and makes decisions regarding proper disposition. Performs trial preparation through reviewing police and medical reports; consults with police during pretrial and pre-arrest stages. Selects cases for trial; responds to defense motions; interviews witnesses; obtains and reviews evidence; researches law and issues; represents the state at all pre-trial motions. Compiles witness lists; confirms all required subpoenas are issued; arraigns defendants. Prepares and presents cases to the Grand Jury for indictment. Performs related work as assigned.Minimum qualifications include a Juris Doctorate and six (6) years of courtroom trial experience, preferably with felony violations or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Supplemental information includes physical demands, unavoidable hazards, special certifications and licenses, Americans With Disabilities Act compliance, essential safety functions, application deadline, and equal opportunity employer status.