The Cobb Judicial Circuit is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Assistant District Attorney to work in its MCS (Marietta/Cobb/Smyrna) Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit.

This is an opportunity to work closely with a select group of motivated and dedicated agents investigating large-scale drug traffickers and organized crime. Working with MCS will include field work, observing crime scenes, and developing investigative strategies. This prosecutor will review search warrants, tracking devices, pen registers, and trap and trace orders. The prosecutor who takes on this role will also assist in long-term investigations by working closely with MCS agents and helping implement Title III wiretaps. This prosecutor will also conduct civil asset forfeiture proceedings.

The following duties are normal for this position; other duties may be required and assigned:
• Review reports submitted by law enforcement to determine whether further investigation is needed; approve or return cases for additional work; research alternative crimes; read and research case law.
• Draft accusations and indictments; evaluate and research potential defenses; negotiate pleas to dispose of cases; dismiss cases not prosecutable; draft, review, and edit search warrants, pen registers, trap and trace orders, and Title III wiretaps.
• Manage caseload; Develop trial strategy for each case, present cases to grand jury; question witnesses; answer juror’s 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 pretrial and post-trial motions; file motions in appropriate time frame prior to trial. Comply with discovery requirements.
• Observe crime scenes and attend meetings with the MCS agents and command staff.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
The successful candidate must exercise discretion with sensitive information, possess excellent communication skills, both oral and written; must be detail-oriented; strong organizational and interpersonal skills are a must; must be able to work well in a team environment, while at the same time have the ability to work independently; must demonstrate a strong sense of personal responsibility and leadership skills, as well as a commitment to serving the community and working with the public.

Minimum qualifications: All applicants must be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia or be in good standing of another state’s bar association that is eligible for reciprocity admittance to 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 and satisfactory results of each investigation.

The Cobb 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

Contact Number: (770) 528-3044

Submit resume and cover letter to:

Email: kim.sconiers@cobbcounty.org