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Employment Opportunities

Richmond County Solicitor-General’s Office

Assistant Solicitor General

The Richmond County Solicitor-General’s Office is accepting resumes for the position of Assistant Solicitor-General.

• 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.

•Provides clerical and administrative support within the guidelines of supervisory instruction, departmental policies and procedures and GCIC manuals. Reports to Solicitor General or other designated person and works with office personnel, law enforcement personnel, court personnel, County and State employees, and the general public to efficiently provide support to the office.

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

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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Depending upon area of assignment, positions in this class typically require: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, stooping, crouching, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing 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.

Please send resume, cover letter and 3 references with contact information to:
Omeeka P. Loggins, Solicitor-General
735 James Brown Blvd., Suite 2500
Augusta, GA 30901
Or
hstanton@augustaga.gov

Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience

Position Status: Full Time
Position Type: County Paid
Application Opening Date: 08/26/2022
Application Closing Date: 12/31/2022