The Hall County Solicitor General’s Office is currently accepting resumes for an Assistant Solicitor General. The duties include but are not limited to:

Prepares accusations when the Solicitor General’s Officer receives warrants or citations from law enforcement agencies; reviews accusations for accuracy, completeness, and legality; determines if additional investigation is necessary.
Appears in court for probation revocations, bench trials, arraignments, traffic arraignments, bond hearings, drug court, alternative language court, and jury trials.
Prepares for jury trials; reviews cases to ensure all witnesses are subpoenaed; prepares plea recommendations; communicates with defendant’s attorneys regarding plea negotiations; research case law regarding charges; prepares appropriate motions and jury charges.
Researches case law in preparation for motions; subpoenas witnesses, conducts motion hearings, and argues motions to the court.
Provides assistance to law enforcement regarding legal questions.
Meets with victims and their families to discuss sentencing recommendations.
Supervises the work of personnel.
Drafts appellate briefs and motions.
Performs other relevant work as assigned.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Preferred Qualifications: Juris Doctorate required
Knowledge of state laws, court proceedings, rules of evidence, policies, procedures, and activities of the Solicitor’s office as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of Associate Attorney.
Knowledge of alternative sentencing regulations and available sentencing facilities.
Knowledge of judiciary transcripts, police reports, crime lab reports, medical reports, intoximeter results, criminal history reports, and procedures and methods as required in the performance of duties.
Knowledge of word processing and database computer applications, utilizing word processing in the preparation of legal motions and briefs, and using database applications for performing research functions as required.
Knowledge to keep abreast of any changes in law, policies, regulations and methods as they relate to departmental operations and activities.
Knowledge of the terminology used within the department.
Knowledge of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, state and federal case law, and the Uniform Rules of State Court.
Skill in computer applications, utilizing software in the preparation of legal documents and with software used in the research of laws and the interpretation of law, case histories, and other pertinent information.
Ability to compile, organize, prepare and maintain an assortment of records, reports and information in an effective manner and according to departmental and/or governmental regulations.

The Hall County Solicitor General’s Office 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: Salary Based on Experience.

Contact Number: 770-535-9725

Submit resume and cover letter to:

Email: DELHIA.MILLER@HALLCOURTSGA.GOV