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Rome - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

We are looking for an Assistant District Attorney!

The Rome Judicial Circuit is seeking applications for a county paid Assistant District Attorney. The purpose of this position is to evaluate criminal cases that come into the office and to represent the state in the resolution of the case via dismissal plea negotiations trial and appeals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Drafts accusations and indictments; evaluates and researches potential defenses; dismisses cases not prosecutable.
  • Reviews cases submitted by investigators; reads police reports; determines whether further investigation is needed; approves or returns cases for more work; researches alternative crimes; reads and researches case law.
  • Determines appropriate sentence recommendations; attends arraignment calendars; attends pre-trial conferences with judge and defense attorneys.
  • Subpoenas appropriate witnesses for motions; researches and argues all pretrial and post-trial motions; files motions in appropriate time frame prior to trial.
  • Complies with discovery requirements by copying and mailing documents.
  • Works with trial team investigators and other ADAs to coordinate witnesses and evidence for trials; gathers and labels evidence.
  • Negotiates pleas to dispose of cases.
  • Interviews witnesses victims experts and the police; questions potential jurors and selects jury.
  • Develops trial strategy for each case; organizes opening and closing arguments; presents evidence at trial; consults with supervisors about trial strategy.
  • Reads appellate briefs and case transcripts; researches and writes responses to briefs.
  • Represents state in probation revocation hearings; responds to parole notices.
  • Handles telephone calls from attorneys witnesses and concerned citizens.
  • Determines appropriate bond amounts. Attends meetings; maintains continuing education requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
All applicants must be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia and be admitted to practice before the Georgia Supreme Court and Georgia Court of Appeals or be in good standing with another states bar association and eligible for reciprocal admission to the State Bar of Georgia. A criminal background check is completed on all candidates. Employment is contingent upon the completion and satisfactory results of the background investigation a motor vehicle drivers history check a valid drivers license no impediment to being an insured driver and applicants for hire will be subject to fingerprinting and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon the completion and satisfactory results of each investigation.

BENEFITS:
  • Health/Major Medical
  • Dental
  • Long Term Disability
  • Employer-Paid Pension
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation-Annually
  • Paid Sick
  • Incentive Pay & Longevity Pay
  • Wellness Clinic

Contact Number:
Submit resume and cover letter to:
Email:

Mailing Address:

Office of the District Attorney
Rome Judicial Circuit
3 Govt Plaza Suite 108
Rome Georgia 30161

    Employment Type

    Full Time

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