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Albany, GA
Criminal Law - Defense Attorney in Albany, GA
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Summary:
Organization: Dougherty County District Attorney's Office
Job Title: Assistant District Attorney
Salary: $63, - $95, Annually
Experience: Six (6) years of courtroom trial experience with a Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Location: Albany, GA
Job Type: Full-time Classified
Job Number: 2025-01
Department: Dougherty County District Attorney's Office
Opening Date: 01/01/2025
Job Description:
The Dougherty County District Attorney's Office is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant District Attorney. This role involves prosecuting felony crimes in Dougherty County and working under administrative supervision to develop and implement programs within organizational policies. The Assistant District Attorney will also serve as counsel for the State of Georgia in the Superior Court of Dougherty County and may advocate in cases appealed to the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Georgia.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise, direct, and evaluate assigned staff
- Coordinate and review work assignments and schedules
- Serve as counsel for the State in the prosecution and trial of felony crimes
- Review and evaluate case files and make decisions regarding disposition
- Prepare for trial by reviewing reports and consulting with police
- Select cases for trial and respond to defense motions
- Compile witness lists and arraign defendants
- Prepare and present cases to the Grand Jury for indictment
Minimum Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate degree
- Six (6) years of courtroom trial experience with felony violations or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Supplemental Information:
Physical demands for this position are classified as sedentary work. There are no unavoidable hazards in the work environment. Special certifications and licenses required include being licensed to practice law in the state of Georgia and possessing a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
Applicants must provide copies of their Juris Doctorate degree and Georgia State Bar certification or appropriate certification from law school regarding eligibility to practice under the Third Year Practice Act. Resumes are recommended but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Dougherty County is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The County also has a no smoking in the workplace policy and provides reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities.
Application Deadline:
This job posting is open continuously until no longer posted and applicants will be considered for actual vacancies on an as-needed basis.
To apply and learn more about the essential duties and requirements, please visit the Dougherty County website listed below. Successful applicants must pass a drug and/or alcohol screening and background investigation.
Organization: Dougherty County
Address: 222 Pine Ave., Suite 340, Albany, GA 31701
Website:
Assistant District Attorney Supplemental Questionnaire:
1. Do you have a Juris Doctorate degree?
2. Do you have at least six (6) years of courtroom trial experience, preferably with felony violations or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience?
3. Do you understand that your application is incomplete unless you meet the minimum qualifications?
4. Do you understand that your application is incomplete unless you submit educational documentation from an accredited college?
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