Senior Litigation Assistant District Attorney

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: SENIOR LITIGATION ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY

COMPENSATION: $20,000 State Supplement

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

The purpose of this classification is to evaluate criminal cases that come into the office and to represent the state in the resolution of the case via dismissal, plea negotiations, or trial.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Meet regularly with the Chief Assistant District Attorney and keep him advised of the activities of each courtroom. Coordinate with the Chief regarding the scheduling of grand jury assignments for Assistant

District Attorneys so as not to conflict with courtroom scheduling.

Must have an advanced working knowledge of the general facts and legal issues on the Motions and Trial calendars in each courtroom. Be present in the courtroom or office during the Motions and Trial

calendars in order to be available to provide assistance to the Assistant District Attorney.

In the event of the absence of both the District Attorney and the Chief Assistant District Attorney, the Senior Litigation Assistant District Attorney shall be present in the courthouse or immediately available.

Supervise Assistant District Attorneys in the courtroom to insure the orderly process of case management.

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, and completing employee performance appraisals.

Drafts accusations and indictments; evaluates and researches potential defenses; dismisses cases not prosecutable.

Reads cases submitted by investigator; reads police reports; determines whether further investigation is needed; approves or returns cases for more work; researches alternative crimes; reads and researches case

law.

Presents cases to grand jury; questions witnesses; answers juror 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.

Comply with discovery requirements by copying and mailing documents.

Works with trial team investigators to coordinate witnesses and evidence for trials; gathers and labels evidence.

Argues appellate motions in Court of Appeals and Georgia Supreme Court and negotiates pleas to dispose of cases as necessary.

Interviews witnesses, victims, experts, and the police; questions potential jurors and selects jury; arranges interpreter services for witnesses when necessary.

Develops trial strategy for each case; organizes opening and closing arguments; presents evidence at trial; consults with supervisors about trial strategy.

Fills out jury cards; read appellate briefs and case transcripts; researches and writes responses to briefs.

Represents state in probation revocation hearings; responds to parole notices.

Handles telephone calls from attorneys, witnesses, and concerned citizens and speaks to reporters on various cases.

Determines appropriate bond amounts.

Attends meetings; maintains continuing education requirements.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Through leadership and example, influence the Assistant District Attorneys in a positive and efficient manner by promoting; consistency in sentencing recommendations, completion of discovery in a timely

manner, approval of grand jury cases in a timely manner; assistance in duty officer calls and other forms of advice, a good working relationship with other staff members, and present productive and positive

morale among the legal staff.

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Juris Doctorate; supplemented by three (3) years of prosecution experience or comparable felony trial experience with demonstrated effective and progressively proficient work as an Attorney; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain valid membership in the Georgia Bar Association, Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia, and Supreme Court of the State of Georgia.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light

weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Clayton County, Georgia, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Posting Start : 11/15/2021

Posting End : 12/31/9999