Employment Opportunities
Hall County Solicitor General’s Office
Assistant Solicitor General
This position assists with the Prosecution of misdemeanor violations in the Hall County State Court. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the investigation and preparation of cases for trial, representing the State in all stages of court proceedings, and performing additional tasks relating to the function of the department as assigned by the Solicitor.
The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Reviews reports submitted by law enforcement to determine whether further investigation is needed; approves or returns cases for more work; researches alternative crimes; reads and researches case law.
Drafts accusations and ensures accusations are properly prepared, that criminal histories are with case files and that relevant documents and evidence are collected and placed in case files.
Evaluates and researches potential defenses; negotiates pleas to dispose of cases; dismisses cases not prosecutable.
Develops trial strategy for each case; questions witnesses; determines appropriate sentence recommendations; calls arraignment calendars; attends pre-trial conferences with judge and defense attorneys.
Subpoenas appropriate witnesses for motions; researches and argues all pretrial and post-trial motions; files motions in appropriate time frame prior to trial. Complies with discovery requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications: Must be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia or with 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. Experience in a prosecutorial clinic, Solicitor’s Office or other District Attorney’s Office is preferred, not required. All candidates are subject to a background check. Applicants selected for hire will be subject to fingerprinting, criminal history background check, motor vehicle driver’s history check and pre-employment drug screening; employment is contingent upon the completion and satisfactory results of each investigation.
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
Contact Number: (770) 531-7012
Submit resume and cover letter to:
Email: delhia.miller@hallcounty.org