The City of Columbus has an opening for a full-time Assistant Solicitor General.  The following duties are normal for this position; other duties may be required and assigned:

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares and tries misdemeanor criminal cases in state court; serves as lead counsel for the state.
• Reviews misdemeanor criminal cases bound over to State Court to assess the proper criminal charge if any and to determine what sentence recommendation to make; interviews witnesses as necessary.
• Dockets cases with not guilty pleas to the trial docket; sends trial notices and other discovery and motions to defense attorneys or defendants.
• Gives legal advice and provides training for police officers, etc. regarding Georgia criminal law and procedures; trains law enforcement recruits in the investigation and prosecution of domestic violence cases.
• Prosecutes criminal cases; negotiates pleas by reviewing charges, police reports, and criminal records.
• Prepares and makes recommendations for arraignment dockets and jail plea dockets.
• Prepares written reports, motions, briefs, orders, letters, and other documents.
• Interprets and communicates complicated policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Reads, analyzes, and interprets Georgia statutes and regulations; researches legal issues; gathers, analyzes, evaluates, and disseminates evidence and other information.
  Arraigns criminal defendants and negotiates open cases with defendants; negotiates cases with the Public Defender’s office.
• Participates in training to stay current in criminal law.
• Appears at arraignments to facilitate the movement of cases; sends trial notices, subpoenas, and discovery; prepares pre-trial motions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of alternative sentencing practices.
• Knowledge of procedural law.
• Knowledge of Georgia criminal statutes, laws of criminal procedure, and laws of evidence.
• Skill in negotiating plea bargains and explaining the law and procedures to victims of crimes and witnesses.
• Skill in problem solving, organization, writing, and research.
• Skill in anticipating defense objections and pre-trial issues.
• Skill in the operation of computers and various software and standard office equipment.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications: A Law Degree from a Law School accredited by the American Bar Association is required. Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions and to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years’ experience or service. Must be an active member of the State Bar of Georgia.

The City of Columbus is an equal opportunity employer. The City of Columbus does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.

Salary Range: $62,439.81

Contact Number: 706-225-3440

Submit application via the link below and e-mail resume to:

Apply Here: Assistant Solicitor General – G127 | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com)

E-mail: thomas.mariah@columbusga.org