The Richmond County Solicitor-General’s Office is looking to hire an Assistant Solicitor General to join our Team. The Duties will include but not limited to the following:

Represents the State in the prosecution of misdemeanor cases with direct litigation responsibilities. Presents cases daily for arraignment and sentencing in State Court. Conducts suppression, revocation, and restitution hearings. Manages a high-volume caseload through case preparation and time management skills. Reviews files for prosecution and will represent the State throughout arraignment, trial and sentencing phases. Reviews criminal histories, interviews witnesses and targets specific victim concerns and/or restitution. Prepares court orders and other legal documents. Serves as resource for subordinate personnel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Depending upon area of assignment, positions in this class typically require intermittent sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, stooping, crouching, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Work is performed in an office setting.

TRAINING & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Travel may be required for training.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:  Juris Doctor required. Must be a member of and in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia.

Experience:  One or more year’s previous experience in a similar position or sufficient experience to perform principal duties and responsibilities. Internship, third year practice in law, law journal and/or participation in Moot Court will be considered towards experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of state laws, court proceedings, rules of evidence, policies, criminal procedures, and activities of the Solicitor General’s Office as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of Assistant Solicitor General.
• Familiarity with local government and departmental policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in dealing with the public.
• Communication skills, legal research, and writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Fluent in Spanish a plus

Salary Range:  Commensurate with Experience

Submit resume and cover letter to:

Email: hstanton@augustaga.gov

Mailing Address:

Attn: Omeeka P. Loggins
Solicitor-General’s Office
735 James Brown Blvd. Suite 2500
Augusta, GA 30901