Employment Opportunities
Augusta Judicial Circuit
Assistant District Attorney - Trial Line
The Augusta Judicial Circuit is seeking a gifted lawyer and trial advocate for the position of Assistant District Attorney – Trial Line. You will be joining a team of 60 employees in the Augusta, Georgia, office and manage a standard felony caseload focusing on Quality of Life cases, while you build your litigation experience and move toward becoming a “First Chair” litigator working on homicide and SVU cases.
Experience in prosecution is important, but if you have recently graduated from law school or are looking for a change of scenery, Augusta may be the place for you!
The start date is flexible between July 6, 2026, and August 31, 2026. The salary is competitive with any prosecution position in metro Atlanta.
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 at jwilliams@augustaga.gov.
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.
Preferred Qualifications: Exemplary negotiation and litigation ability is required, as you will be working to resolve, or take to trial, those complex felony cases that impact our community and the quality of life for our citizens. Professional management skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, and a curious intellect are all desired abilities.
The Augusta Judicial Circuit is an equal employment opportunity employer and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Salary Range: $93,500.00
Contact Number: 706-821-1135
Submit resume and cover letter to:
Email: jwilliams@augustaga.gov