The DeKalb County Solicitor-General’s Office in the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit has an opening for an Assistant Solicitor-General in the Special Victim Unit. Principal duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Trying domestic violence, and adult sexual assault cases.
• Maintaining an active case load of high-profile or complex cases, or any case at the direction of the Solicitor-General, or Chief Assistant Attorney.
• Assisting with continuing education for unit members on both domestic violence and adult sexual assault topics.
• Serving as a liaison between the office and partner agencies to strengthen community bonds and ensure the highest level of victim services.
• Working closely with detectives to investigate and strengthen domestic violence and sexual assault cases in DeKalb County.
• Locating and interviewing pertinent civilian witnesses and maintaining relationships with those witnesses throughout the duration of the case.
• Drafting memoranda concerning charging decisions, drafting indictments, and presenting cases to the Grand Jury.
• Reviewing and approving or denying state court transfers and intra-office transfers when needed.
• Advising and assisting local and federal law enforcement partners on various legal issues and initiatives through direct case assistance and broader training initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate must be a licensed member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia; must possess substantial prosecutorial experience in Georgia, and extensive jury trial experience; must be able to multitask and work under occasionally stressful time constraints; must have the ability to work independently; and must be able to work closely with local and federal law enforcement agencies.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: The successful candidate must have at least 3 years of experience dealing with Domestic Violence cases and 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; 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.

The DeKalb County Solicitor General’s Office is an equal employment opportunity employer and in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience

Contact Number: 770-286-8406

Submit resume and cover letter to:

Email: ordavis@dekalbcountyga.gov