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Employment Opportunities

Douglas Judicial Circuit

Assistant District Attorney

The Douglas Judicial Circuit is seeking highly motivated, vision-driven attorneys looking to grow their careers and impact their communities as Assistant District Attorneys. The office is located in Douglasville, GA, just minutes west of downtown Atlanta, with easy access to dining, shops, and I-20. The office uniquely offers leadership focused on investing in the next generation of prosecutors, while handling some of the most serious and complex cases in the Atlanta metro area.

This is a grant-funded Assistant District Attorney position under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The incumbent will be part of the team focused on efficiently resolving lower-level, non-violent offenses and diverting court resources to serious violent felonies. As an Assistant District Attorney, you can expect to review felony case files from law enforcement, direct and lead further investigation, evaluate and charge cases, negotiate the plea recommendations, and in limited circumstances, conduct jury trials.

Preferred 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. Applicants must be eligible or 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 Douglas 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

Submit resume and cover letter to:

Email: lthompson@douglascountyga.gov

Position Status: Full Time
Position Type: County Paid Grant Funded
Application Opening Date: 06/01/2022
Application Closing Date: 06/17/2022