Assistant Solicitor General

JOB OPENING

Position: Assistant Solicitor General

Department: Solicitor

Salary: $68,513.28/Yr

Under general supervision and instruction this position is responsible for assisting the Solicitor-General in preparing and trying cases in court and for representing the state in a variety of legal proceedings.

Qualifications/Knowledge:

• Must have a Juris Doctor Degree; must have 1-3 years of related experience
• Must have current membership in the State Bar of Georgia
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws
• Knowledge of criminal procedures and evidence rules
• Knowledge of county and department policies and procedures
• Knowledge of available alternative sentencing facilities
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing work
• Skill in negotiation, persuasion and legal research
• Skill in collecting and analyzing data
• Skill in public speaking and interpersonal relations
• Skill in oral and written communication

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares jury and non-jury trial cases; selects cases for trial, responds to defense motions, investigates cases, coordinates case evaluations with co-workers, researches law and issues, prepares questions and statements, files pre-trial motions, discusses cases with defense attorneys, prepares plea offers and witnesses addendums
• Tries cases; selects juries, delivers opening statements, presents cases, cross-examines defense witnesses, delivers closing arguments and recommends sentences
• Represents the state at change-of-plea dates; presents any bargains to the court and explains the facts and prior history of the case in court
• Represents the state in appeals; researches issues to be appealed, prepares and files briefs and appears in front of the Court of Appeals and/or Georgia Supreme Court as required
• Researches new statutory and case law on criminal procedures and misdemeanor procedures
• Represents the state in hearings involving the setting of bonds and bond forfeitures
• Represents the state at criminal misdemeanor arraignments; draws up accusations, prepares files, negotiates pleas, recommends sentences, files accusations and conducts arraignments for jailed defendants
• Attends various conferences and seminars to remain current on law, prosecutorial procedures and victims’ rights
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

Employment Applications will be accepted Until Filled on Troup County's website @ www.troupcountyga.gov.

Job #: 05112022 Assistant Solicitor General Grade 22

Troup County is an Equal Opportunity Employer - A Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $68,513.28 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person