The DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office is currently accepting resumes for a Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney (DC) to supervise the Homicide and Gangs Unit. Principal duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Supervising ten attorneys and staff assigned to the Unit. This supervision involves daily oversight of the ADAs and ensuring they are investigating and prosecuting felony cases; reviewing case files and ensuring that all relevant evidence has been secured, properly documented, and organized for efficient disposition of the investigation or prosecution; interviewing lay, expert and law enforcement witnesses; analyzing case files and drafting memoranda concerning charging decisions; presenting cases to grand juries; trying cases as needed; examining and preparing witnesses for trial; planning trial strategy and researching all points of law; drafting memoranda regarding complex legal issues; researching, writing, and arguing motions and court orders; working closely with homicide detectives to investigate and strengthen cases in DeKalb County; training law enforcement personnel on issues, including obtaining necessary evidence to prosecute crimes and negotiating with opposing counsel and implementing office policy and procedures within the Homicide and Gang Unit. As a supervisor, it will be expected that the DC will sit second chair on trials as needed and handle a small case load as requested by the Director of Major Crimes and Chief Assistant District Attorney. The DC will report directly to the Director of Major Crimes.

Preferred Qualifications: Qualifications/Requirements:
The ideal candidate must be a licensed member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia; must possess Gang and Homicide 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 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.

Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume and list of references by November 14, 2025, to: Chief Assistant District Attorney Pete Johnson.

Salary Range: Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience

Submit resume and cover letter to:

Email: pkjohnson@dekalbcountyga.gov