The Cobb Judicial Circuit is seeking a highly motivated and proactive attorney to serve as an Assistant District Attorney in its Domestic Violence & Adult Sexual Assault Section of its Special Victims Unit.

This prosecutor will have the opportunity to work with local law enforcement and supporting partners to investigate and prosecute domestic violence/intimate partner violence and adult sexual assault. This role also includes monthly multi-disciplinary team meetings and an ongoing partnership with Cobb’s Family Justice Center.

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.
• Manage caseload; Develop trial strategy for each case, present cases to grand jury and petit 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 Cobb County Domestic Violence Taskforce and the adult sexual assault multidisciplinary team.

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.

Experience with evidence-based prosecution is highly recommended. Candidates with prior experience prosecuting domestic violence/intimate partner violence and adult sexual assault preferred.

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: Kimberly.Sconiers@cobbcounty.org