General Practice - Transactional & Litigation Attorney in Atlanta, GA

Government

Atlanta, GA

General Practice - Transactional & Litigation Attorney in Atlanta, GA

Attorney

2-6 yrs required

No

Job Title: Assistant District Attorney III

Job Responsibilities:
The Assistant District Attorney III is responsible for reviewing, investigating, indicting, and prosecuting or resolving felony criminal cases on behalf of the citizens of Fulton County. This position functions in a lead capacity, overseeing the work or caseload of other attorneys or investigative and legal staff. Essential functions of the role include:

- Leading and coordinating daily work activities of assigned co-workers, organizing tasks, monitoring work progress, and providing technical expertise.
- Conducting or assisting in jury trials, preliminary and pretrial hearings, post-trial or appellate proceedings, and related courtroom proceedings. This includes preparing and arguing motions, conducting jury selection, presenting evidence, and making bond and sentencing recommendations.
- Investigating, evaluating, and preparing cases for trial by requesting and inspecting records and evidence, preparing graphics and exhibits, serving discovery, and interviewing witnesses.
- Conducting case research and documentation, preparing briefs and motions, writing case summaries, and drafting complaints, accusations, indictments, and supporting documents.
- Preparing cases and indictments for presentation to the Grand Jury, reviewing case files, determining appropriate charges, and presenting cases to Grand Jurors.
- Communicating and serving as a liaison with victims, family, witnesses, and community partners, providing updates on case status and explaining the investigative and judicial process.
- Conducting pre-trial case resolution, including plea negotiations and consulting with superiors or the District Attorney regarding negotiated pleas.
- Managing caseload by attending scheduled court appearances and coordinating trial and hearing dates with judges and case managers.
- Coordinating with community partners and the public to support criminal justice efforts and crime prevention initiatives, educating the community about the criminal justice system, and providing resources and training.
- Communicating with defense attorneys, judges, law enforcement, investigators, legal support staff, victims, witnesses, supervisors, media, government officials, and the public to coordinate work activities and resolve problems.
- Processing a variety of documentation associated with department operations, including police reports, witness statements, laboratory reports, criminal histories, and defense motions.

Education and Experience Information:
- Juris Doctorate Degree is required.
- A minimum of six (6) years of experience in law is required, including two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience.

Specific License or Certification Required:
- Must hold an active membership in good standing with any State Bar Association.
- Must obtain active membership with the Georgia State Bar Association within one year of hire.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:
- Proficiency in the performance of essential functions and the ability to learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures.
- Requires knowledge of federal, state, and local criminal laws, policies and procedures governing Fulton County Superior Court, and methods and techniques related to the area of assignment.

Salary Information:
- The salary for the Assistant District Attorney III position ranges from $105, to $158, annually.

Additional Information:
- The position is unclassified and located in the District Attorney's Office.
- The recruitment will be used to fill full-time, temporary, grant-funded, and part-time positions.
- The examination for this position will consist of an evaluation of education and experience.
- It is the policy of Fulton County to provide equal opportunity for every citizen, employee, and applicant based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, genetics, age, disability, or sexual orientation.