Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney

About the role

The Augusta Judicial Circuit is seeking a Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney to join the Violent Crimes Unit. This role involves working closely with law enforcement partners to ensure the quality of investigations and prosecutions, leading a team of 60 employees, and making strategic decisions regarding the evaluation, charging, and prosecution of violent crimes in Richmond and Burke Counties.

Responsibilities

- Work closely with law enforcement partners to enhance investigation and prosecution quality. - Lead a team of 60 employees in evaluating, charging, and prosecuting violent crimes. - Participate in strategic decision-making regarding the evaluation, charging, and prosecution of violent crimes in Richmond and Burke Counties. - Start date is flexible between July 6, 2026, and August 31, 2026. - Salary is competitive with salaries offered in various metro areas and Atlanta.

Requirements

- Must be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia or a bar association eligible for reciprocity for admittance to the State Bar of Georgia. - Must be admitted to practice before the Georgia Supreme Court and Georgia Court of Appeals. - At least seven (7) years of experience in trial advocacy, preferably with major felony cases and complex multi-defendant cases. - Supervisory experience is preferred.

Qualifications

- Exemplary negotiation and litigation ability. - Professional time management skills. - Excellent written and oral communication skills. - A curious intellect.

Skills

- Strategic thinking. - Leadership by example. - Try some of the most complex cases. - Provide counsel to the trial teams that report to you.

Benefits

- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Pay

Salary range: Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Start date: Flexible between July 6, 2026, and August 31, 2026.

Contact Number

(706) 821-1135

Submit Resume and Cover Letter To:

Email: jwilliams@augustaga.gov