Employment Opportunities
Flint Judicial Circuit
Assistant District Attorney - Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Unit
The Henry County District Attorney’s Office (Flint Judicial Circuit, approximately 30 minutes south of Atlanta) has an opening for an Assistant District Attorney with our Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Unit. Remote working is an option, when court schedule permits, after the initial training and adjustment period. The following duties are normal for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned:
– Review reports/case files submitted by law enforcement.
– Determine whether further investigation is needed.
– Research alternative or additional charges. Read and research case law.
– Draft indictments. Dismiss cases that are not prosecutable.
– Present cases to grand jury. Question witnesses, answer jurors’ questions.
– Work with trial team (investigator, victim advocate, trial assistant)
– Work closely with victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
– Determine appropriate sentence recommendations.
– Evaluate and research potential defenses.
– Negotiate pleas to resolve cases.
– Develop trial plan and strategy for cases.
– Subpoena appropriate witnesses for motions and trials.
– File motions in appropriate timeframe prior to trial.
– Comply with discovery requirements.
– Research and argue all pretrial motions.
– Prepare for and go to trial on cases that cannot be otherwise resolved.
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.
The Flint 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.
Preferred Qualifications: One year experience with domestic violence/sexual assault cases
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
Contact Number: 770-288-6400
Submit resume and cover letter to:
Email: dvenuto@co.henry.ga.us