The District Attorney’s Office for the Macon Judicial Circuit seeks a highly experienced legal professional to manage complex criminal cases, with an emphasis on homicide unit assignments. The Senior Assistant District Attorney plays a key role in strategic decision-making regarding evaluation, charging, and prosecution of cases. This position includes case management, mentoring junior attorneys, legal research, drafting documents, courtroom appearances, and all other duties as assigned.

The qualified applicant will have a minimum of five years of experience, with preference given to those with a background in major felonies. In addition, this position requires exceptional communication skills to effectively represent the state in court and to navigate intricate legal issues. A government vehicle will be assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties are representative of the work required for this job, but not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.

• Independently manages and oversees a complex caseload of serious felonies
• Analyzes complex legal issues and develops effective prosecution strategies
• Reviews cases to determine if the investigation is complete prior to making a charging decision
• Reviews police reports, witness statements, and evidence, to include viewing and inspecting crime scenes when appropriate
• Collaborates with law enforcement to coordinate investigations and ensure successful prosecutions
• Makes charging decisions and drafts indictments, accusations, presentments, and other legal pleadings and motions ancillary to any criminal case
• Presents cases to the Grand Jury for indictment
• Reviews pertinent decisions, policies, regulations, and other legal matters pertaining to the case and remains updated on case law
• Prepares cases for trial by interviewing and selecting appropriate witnesses, researching and responding to legal arguments, preparing witnesses to present testimony, and extending plea recommendations
• Works with victims and victim advocates throughout the criminal justice process
• Prepares memorandums of law, briefs, and legal research for trial and appellate cases
• Prepares and files all pleadings relating to extradition, such as detainers, fugitive warrants, and other related matters
• Prepares and represents the State in various court appearances including preliminary hearings, bond hearings, pre-trial hearings and motions, sentencing procedures, quasi-civil condemnation procedures, and trials
• Mentors junior prosecutors by reviewing their cases, providing feedback and advice, and offering guidance on trial strategies
• Attends meetings and community events
• Serves on committees, makes presentations in the community, and provides training as needed and assigned
• Completes other responsibilities as assigned by the District Attorney or her designee
• Maintains Bar status and CLE hours

Preferred Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Juris Doctor required. All applicants 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. Must be admitted to practice before the Georgia Supreme Court and Georgia Court of Appeals. All applicants must have at least five (5) years of experience in trial advocacy, preferably with major felony cases. Supervisory experience is also preferred.

Working conditions:
1. Works in temperature-controlled office environment
2. Minimal travel
3. High activity, multiple deadlines and high visibility behavior

(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and understand written materials. Ability to effectively communicate information to supervisors, employees, and other department heads, suppliers, respondents, businesses, public officials, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing in a professional manner to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and/or provide service. In addition, this position requires extensive contact with other employees, the general public and public officials, often involving problem-solving circumstances.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to interpret and understand a variety of forms, reports, manuals, regulations and other means of instruction and guidance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires light demands with intermittent sitting, standing, walking, computer use and occasional lifting of lightweight objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is primarily an indoor office work area.

If you feel you qualify for the above position, please submit your resume to: Chief Assistant District Attorney Cynthia Adams at cadams@maconbibb.us

You will also need to submit an application which can be obtained at the Macon-Bibb County Human Resources Office, located at 545 First Street, or you may complete the General Application at www.maconbibb.us. Applicants who are not selected to fill the position will be notified by mail. Position postings are to remain posted for at least seven (7) working days before the position is filled so that all applicants qualified for the position will have the opportunity to apply.

The Macon-Bibb District Attorney’s Office is an equal employment opportunity employer and in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience