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Employment Opportunities

Augusta Judicial Circuit

Chief Assistant District Attorney

The Augusta Judicial Circuit is seeking a gifted lawyer and humble leader to take on the role as Chief Assistant District Attorney. This position is the second in command for an office of 60 employees and plays a key role in the strategic decision-making regarding the evaluation, charging, and prosecution of cases.

The start date is flexible between now and June 30, 2025. The salary is competitive with any salary offered in various metro areas and Atlanta.

For those prosecutors looking to advance their career, the majority of work in this position is leadership and strategic thinking, but exemplary litigation ability is required, as you will lead by example, trying some of our more complex cases and providing counsel to the trial teams that report to you.

All applicants must be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia or with another state’s bar association that is eligible for reciprocity for admittance to the State Bar of Georgia. You must also be admitted to practice before the Georgia Supreme Court and Georgia Court of Appeals. All applicants must have at least seven (7) years of experience in trial advocacy, preferably with major felony cases and complex multi-defendant cases. Supervisory experience is also preferred.

If you believe our criminal justice system should be more fair, more effective, and more focused on the crimes that impact public safety, then please consider joining us in the Augusta Judicial Circuit.

Please contact District Attorney Jared Williams with your resume and an outline of your experiences and qualifications at jwilliams@augustaga.gov.

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience (Competitive)

Contact Number:  (706) 821-1135

Submit resume and cover letter to:

Email: jwilliams@augustaga.gov

Position Status: Full Time
Position Type: County or State Paid
Application Opening Date: 04/25/2025
Application Closing Date: 05/30/2025