Employment Opportunities
Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit
Senior ADA - Trial Line
The DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office is currently accepting resumes for a Senior Assistant District Attorney to work in its Trial Unit.
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; trying cases; examining and preparing witnesses for trial; planning trial strategy and researching all points of law; drafting memoranda regarding complex legal issues; researching, writing, and arguing motions and court orders; training law enforcement personnel on issues, including obtaining necessary evidence to prosecute crimes; advising law enforcement personnel on various legal issues; negotiating with opposing counsel; assisting in the training and mentoring of junior attorneys and staff; reporting to a Trial Unit Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney; and other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate must be a licensed member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia; must possess a minimum of five years of prosecutorial experience in Georgia, and extensive jury trial experience as First Chair to verdict; 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.
Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience
Interested candidates should email a resume, cover letter, and references by January 31, 2025 to:
Peter K. Johnson, Chief Assistant District Attorney
Email: pkjohnson@dekalbcountyga.gov
Contact Number: 404-371-2561