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Employment Opportunities

Rockdale Judicial Circuit

Assistant District Attorney

The District Attorney’s Office in the Rockdale Judicial Circuit has an opening for a county-paid, ENTRY-LEVEL Assistant District Attorney position. The Assistant District Attorney will be primarily responsible for prosecuting MISDEMEANORS in the STATE Court of Rockdale County with the opportunity to also prosecute Felony crimes. If you are interested in gaining experience and mentor-ship as a prosecutor, ensuring justice for victims, making a difference in the lives of others, and engaging with the community, this is the Office for you.

The following duties are normal for this position; 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; research alternative crimes; reads and researches case law.

• Drafts accusations and indictments; evaluates and researches potential defenses; negotiates pleas to dispose of cases; dismisses cases not prosecutable.

• Develops trial strategy for each case; questions witnesses; answers juror’s questions; 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 by copying and mailing documents.

Minimum qualifications: All applicants must be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia or be in good standing of 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. All candidates are subject to a background check. Applicants selected for hire will be subject to fingerprinting, a criminal history background check, a motor vehicle driver’s history check and pre-employment drug screening; employment is contingent upon the completion and satisfactory results of each investigation.

To Apply:
Please submit resume and cover letter describing interest and qualifications to Shalonda Stroman: Shalonda.Stroman@rockdalecountyga.gov
Contact: (770)278-7990

The Rockdale Judicial Circuit is an equal employment opportunity employer and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience

Position Status: Full Time
Position Type: County Paid
Application Opening Date: 08/22/2022
Application Closing Date: 10/01/2022