Employment Opportunities
Muscogee Solicitor General
Assistant Solicitor General
The Muscogee Solicitor General has an opening for an Assistant Solicitor General. The following duties are normal for this position; other duties may be required and assigned:
- Prepares and tries misdemeanor criminal cases in state court; serves as lead counsel for the state.
- Reviews misdemeanor criminal cases bound over to State Court to assess the proper criminal charge if any and to determine what sentence recommendation to make; interviews witnesses as necessary.
- Dockets cases with not guilty pleas to the trial docket; sends trial notices and other discovery and motions to defense attorneys or defendants.
- Gives legal advice and provides training for police officers, etc. regarding Georgia criminal law and procedures; trains law enforcement recruits in the investigation and prosecution of domestic violence cases.
- Prosecutes criminal cases; negotiates pleas by reviewing charges, police reports, and criminal records.
- Prepares and makes recommendations for arraignment dockets and jail plea dockets.
- Prepares written reports, motions, briefs, orders, letters, and other documents.
- Interprets and communicates complicated policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Reads, analyzes, and interprets Georgia statutes and regulations; researches legal issues; gathers, analyzes, evaluates, and disseminates evidence and other information.
- Arraigns criminal defendants and negotiates open cases with defendants; negotiates cases with the Public Defender’s office.
- Participates in training to stay current in criminal law.
- Appears at arraignments to facilitate the movement of cases; sends trial notices, subpoenas, and discovery; prepares pre-trial motions.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications: A Law Degree from a Law School accredited by the American Bar Association is required. Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions and to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years’ experience or service. Must be an active member of the State Bar of Georgia.
Salary Range: $62,439.81 Annually
Apply Online:
Submit resume and cover letter to:
Email: http://www.columbusga.gov/HR
Position Status:
Full Time
Position Type:
County Paid
Application Opening Date: 07/01/2025
Application Closing Date: 07/30/2025