Employment Opportunities
Griffin Judicial Circuit
Appellate Attorney
The District Attorney’s Office in the Griffin Judicial Circuit has an opening for an Appellate Assistant District Attorney.
The Appellate Assistant District Attorney represent the State in criminal appeals. This position involves handling complex legal issues, drafting persuasive appellate briefs, presenting oral arguments before appellate courts, and extensive legal research and guidance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review trial records and identify legal issues for appeal
- Draft appellate briefs, motions, and legal memorandum
- Respond to defense appeals and post-conviction motions
- Present oral arguments before state and/or federal appellate courts
- Provide legal guidance to trial prosecutors on preserving issues for appeal
- Stay current on developments in criminal and appellate law
- The Griffin 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
Contact Number: (706) 647-4042
Submit resume and cover letter to:
Email: hkennedy@pacga.org
Position Status:
Full Time
Position Type:
County Paid
Application Opening Date: 11/02/2026
Application Closing Date: 11/30/2026