Assistant District Attorney - Trial Line

Overview

The Henry County District Attorney’s Office, located in the Flint Judicial Circuit approximately 30 minutes south of Atlanta, is seeking an Assistant District Attorney for the Trial Line. This position offers the option to work remotely two days per week when the court schedule permits, following an initial training and adjustment period.

Responsibilities

• Review reports and case files submitted by law enforcement agencies.
• Determine the need for further investigation.
• Research alternative or additional charges and relevant case law.
• Draft accusations and indictments; dismiss cases that are not prosecutable.
• Evaluate cases for suitability for Accountability Courts.
• Present cases to the grand jury, including questioning witnesses and responding to jurors’ questions.
• Collaborate with the trial team, including trial partners, investigators, victim advocates, and trial assistants.
• Determine appropriate sentence recommendations.
• Evaluate and research potential defenses.
• Negotiate plea agreements to resolve cases.
• Develop trial plans and strategies.
• Subpoena witnesses for motions and trials.
• File motions within appropriate timeframes prior to trial.
• Comply with discovery requirements.
• Research and argue all pretrial motions.
• Prepare for and conduct trials for cases that cannot be resolved otherwise.

Requirements

• Must be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia or a member in good standing of another state’s bar association eligible for reciprocity admission to the State Bar of Georgia.
• Must be admitted to practice before the Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
• Subject to background check, fingerprinting, criminal history check, motor vehicle driver’s history check, and pre-employment drug screening.
• Employment contingent upon satisfactory completion of all investigations.

Equal Opportunity

The Flint Judicial Circuit is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act by providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Salary

Salary is based on experience.

Location

Henry County, Georgia (Flint Judicial Circuit), approximately 30 minutes south of Atlanta.