Assistant District Attorney-Homicide/Gang Unit

Flint Judicial Circuit, approximately 30 minutes south of Atlanta

About the role

We are seeking an Assistant District Attorney for our Homicide and Gang Unit, which handles all Murder, Vehicular Homicide, and Gang cases. Remote work two days per week is possible when the court schedule permits, after an initial training and adjustment period.

Responsibilities

• Review reports and case files submitted by law enforcement.
• Determine whether further investigation is needed.
• Research alternative or additional charges and case law.
• Draft indictments and dismiss cases that are not prosecutable.
• Present cases to the grand jury, question witnesses, and answer jurors’ questions.
• Work closely with the trial team (other ADAs in the unit, investigators, victim advocate, and trial assistant).
• Meet with victims’ next of kin to discuss each case and explain the court process.
• Determine appropriate sentence recommendations for cases.
• Evaluate and research potential defenses.
• Negotiate pleas to resolve cases.
• Develop trial plans and strategies for cases.
• Subpoena appropriate witnesses for motions and trials.
• File motions in the appropriate timeframe prior to trial.
• Comply with discovery requirements.
• Research and argue all pretrial motions.
• Prepare for and go to trial on cases that cannot be otherwise resolved.

Requirements

• Member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia or eligible for reciprocity admittance to the State Bar of Georgia.
• Admitted to practice before the Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
• Subject to a background check, including fingerprinting, criminal history, motor vehicle driver’s history, and pre-employment drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with murder cases.

Salary range: based on experience