Employment Opportunities
Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit
Assistant District Attorney - ARPA Division
The District Attorney’s Office of the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit is currently accepting resumes for an Assistant District Attorney to work in a Unit funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). This position is primarily a remote work position. Principal duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: investigating and prosecuting felony and misdemeanor cases; reviewing case files and ensuring that all relevant evidence has been secured, properly documented, and organized for efficient disposition of the investigation or prosecution; interviewing lay, expert and law enforcement witnesses; analyzing case files and drafting memoranda concerning charging decisions; presenting cases to grand juries; drafting memoranda regarding complex legal issues; researching, writing motions and court orders; representing the State at a weekly Unindicted Bond calendar that is conducted remotely via Zoom; training law enforcement personnel on issues, including obtaining necessary evidence to prosecute crimes; negotiating with opposing counsel; reporting to a Trial Unit Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney; and other duties as assigned.
Interested candidates should email a resume, cover letter, and references by January 9, 2023 to: Lance Cross, Director, Major Crimes, clcross@dekalbcountyga.gov
Preferred Qualifications: Qualifications/Requirements
The ideal candidate must be a licensed member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia; must possess prosecutorial and jury trial experience, must be able to multitask and work under occasionally stressful time constraints.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
The successful candidate must possess excellent communication skills, both oral and written; must be detail-oriented; strong organizational and interpersonal skills are a must; must be able to work well in a team environment, while at the same time have the ability to work independently; must demonstrate a strong sense of personal responsibility and leadership skills, as well as a commitment to serving the community and working with the public.
Employment is contingent upon the completion and satisfactory results of a criminal background check.
The Stone Mountain 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: Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience.
Submit resume and cover letter to:
Email: clcross@dekalbcountyga.gov