Assistant District Attorney

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 to join the Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Unit. This position offers the option for remote work when court schedules permit, following an initial training and adjustment period.

Responsibilities

• Review reports and case files submitted by law enforcement
• Determine the need for further investigation
• Research alternative or additional charges and case law
• Draft indictments and dismiss non-prosecutable cases
• Present cases to the grand jury, question witnesses, and respond to jurors’ questions
• Collaborate with the trial team, including investigators, victim advocates, and trial assistants
• Work closely with victims of domestic violence and sexual assault
• 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 when cases cannot be otherwise resolved

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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience handling domestic violence and sexual assault cases

Compensation

• Salary commensurate with experience

Location

• Henry County, Georgia (Flint Judicial Circuit)