Criminal Law - Prosecution Attorney in Atlanta, GA

Government

Atlanta, GA

Criminal Law - Prosecution Attorney in Atlanta, GA

Attorney

Min 3 yrs required

No

Summary:

The Georgia Department of Law is seeking an experienced prosecutor to join their Organized Retail Crime Prosecution Unit. This unit will consist of lawyers and investigators dedicated to prosecuting organized retail crime across the state. The selected candidate will work with the Prosecution Division and other staff to investigate and prosecute organized retail crime activity. The position requires a law degree and membership in the Georgia Bar, with a preference for candidates with at least 3 years of experience in litigation or prosecution. The salary for this position is commensurate with experience and bar year.

Key Responsibilities:

- Prosecute organized retail crime across the state, from investigation through trial.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with retailers.
- Supervise and train organized retail crime prosecutors, investigators, and administrative staff.
- Collaborate with local and federal prosecutors, law enforcement, and community leaders to effectively prosecute organized retail crime.
- Conduct training for law enforcement and related agencies on organized retail crime.
- Review and coordinate search warrants, arrest warrants, and subpoenas for records.
- Work with other sections in the Department of Law on cases involving overlapping elements.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Graduation from an accredited law school and membership in the Georgia Bar in good standing.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in litigation or prosecution.

Preferred Qualifications:

- 5 or more years of litigation or prosecution experience.
- 2 or more years of experience prosecuting theft crimes or cyber crimes.

Application Process:

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a current resume, cover letter, Department of Law Employment Application, and copies of official transcripts. A criminal background check and additional employment materials may also be required for strong candidates. Due to the high volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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