Employment Opportunities
Cherokee Judicial Circuit
Assistant District Attorney
The District Attorney’s Office in Bartow and Gordon Counties (the Cherokee Judicial Circuit) has an opening for an Assistant District Attorney.
You WILL get trial experience. From misdemeanors to major felonies, our office handles cases from inception to appeal. Come be a part of a dynamic and growing office of dedicated prosecutors and staff that prioritizes a team and family atmosphere. As part of your duties as an Assistant District Attorney, you will:
Review reports submitted by law enforcement to determine whether further investigation is needed; approve or return cases for more work; research alternative crimes; read and research caselaw;
Draft accusations and indictments; evaluate and research potential defenses; negotiate pleas to dispose of cases; dismiss cases not prosecutable;
Develop a trial strategy for each case, present cases to the grand jury; question witnesses; answer jurors’ questions; determine appropriate sentence recommendations; call arraignment calendars; attend pre-trial conferences with judge and defense attorneys; subpoena appropriate witnesses for motions; research and argue all pre-trial and post-trial motions; file motions in the appropriate time frame prior to trial
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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 Court of Appeals. All candidates are subject to a background check. Applicants selected for hire will be subject to fingerprinting, a criminal history background check, a motor vehicle driver’s history check, and pre-employment drug screening. Employment is contingent upon the completion of and satisfactory results from background checks.
The county seat for Bartow County is Cartersville.
The county seat for Gordon County is Calhoun.
The Cherokee 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: Commensurate with experience. (MINIMUM of an ADDITIONAL $21,700 as supplement pay).
Contact Number: 706-879-2359
Submit resume and cover letter to:
Email: cabohannon@pacga.org