Assistant District Attorney

Full-time

No

COLUMBUS CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT
invites applications for the position of:
Assistant District Attorney (Grant Position) Temporary

An Equal Opportunity Employer
SALARY: Depends on Qualifications

OPENING DATE: 02/18/22

CLOSING DATE: Continuous


MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists the District Attorney in the administration and work of the office. Provides advice to law enforcement personnel regarding investigations, the filing of charges, and arrests. Investigates cases; prepares indictments; interrogates witnesses; prepares cases for prosecution. Prosecutes criminal cases in Superior Court for the State of Georgia; assists fellow attorneys in court. Researches and writes appeals for the State of Georgia showing why the appellate court should uphold the case in question. Negotiates and handles guilty pleas with criminal defense attorneys. Manages an assigned caseload of felony cases. Prosecutes probation revocations when probationers are in violation. Defends Habeas Corpus actions. Attends Grand Jury proceedings. Prosecutes cases in Juvenile Court. Meets with and counsels the general public. Reviews expungement applications; approves or denies application. Drafts charging instruments for criminal violations; files instruments or submits the case to the Grand Jury. Arraigns defendants of their charges in recorder's court. Presides over Mental Health Court. Performs other related duties as assigned.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the Rules of Evidence and of the Georgia Criminal Code. Knowledge of Georgia Rules of Court. Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws. Skill in the research, analysis, and presentation of legal issues. Skill in analyzing and applying law to specific substantive problems. Skill in negotiation and persuasion. Skill in using basic office equipment and computerized legal reference resources. Skill in public and interpersonal relations. Skill in oral and written communication.


MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

A Law Degree from a Law School accredited by the American Bar Association is required. Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the department in order to direct and coordinate work within the department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience. All applicants must be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia. All candidates are subject to a background check, a motor vehicle driver's history check and pre-employment drug screening; employment is contingent upon the completion and satisfactory results of each investigation.

Assistant District Attorney G21 Annual Salary $52,
Assistant District Attorney II (with three years experience) - G22 Annual Salary $57,
Assistant District Attorney III (with five years experience) - G23 Annual Salary $75,


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, or stooping. The work is typically performed in an office or courtroom. The work is typically performed in an office or courtroom.


APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
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OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT:
100 10th Street, West Wing, 1st floor
Columbus, GA 31902
706-653-4059


An Equal Opportunity Employer Job #2022-00000059
ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY (GRANT POSITION) TEMPORARY
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Assistant District Attorney (Grant Position) Temporary Supplemental Questionnaire

* 1. Are you a member of or in good standing with the Georgia Bar Association?
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* 2. Are you an active member of the State Bar of Georgia?
Checkbox Yes
Checkbox No
* 3. How many years have you practiced Law?
Checkbox None
Checkbox 0 - 1 year
Checkbox 1 - 3 years
Checkbox 3 - 5 years
Checkbox 5 years or more
* 4. How many years have you worked prosecuting cases?
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Checkbox 1-2 years
Checkbox 2-4 years
Checkbox 4-6 years
Checkbox 6 years or more
* 5. Please list and explain your practice with Criminal Law?


* 6. How many cases have you tried/won?


7. Please list your experience with felony cases, Misdemeanor cases and Civil Cases?


* 8. Please provide an example of your work – maybe a brief copy of indictment? Was this case tried or appealed?


* Required Question

Legal