Assistant District Attorney (apply by 5/30/25) Position Available In Liberty, Georgia

Assistant District Attorney (apply by 5/30/25) Liberty County Board of Commissioners Hinesville, GA 31313 Job Summary The District Attorney’s Office in the Atlantic Judicial Circuit has an opening for an Assistant District Attorney. This is a full-time ARPA Grant Funded position. Major Job Duties The following duties are normal for this position; other duties may be required and assigned: Reviews reports submitted by law enforcement to determine whether further investigation is needed; approves or returns cases for more work; researches alternative crimes; reads and researches case law. Drafts accusations and indictments; evaluates and researches potential defenses; negotiates pleas to dispose of cases; dismisses cases not prosecutable. Develops trial strategy for each case, presents cases to grand jury; questions witnesses; answers juror’s 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. Complies with discovery requirements by copying and mailing documents. Minimum Qualifications All applicants must be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia or be in good standing of another state’s bar association that is eligible for reciprocity admittance to the State Bar of Georgia; and be admitted to practice before the Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. All candidates are subject to a background check. Applicants selected for hire will be subject to fingerprinting; a criminal history background check; a motor vehicle driver’s history check and pre-employment drug screening; employment is contingent upon the completion and satisfactory results of each one.

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Calculated based on Experience Liberty County government offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package to full-time permanent employees which includes: 401(a) retirement plan with employer match 13 paid holidays Paid vacation and sick leave Low-cost health dental and vision insurance Free term life insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Health & wellness program Disclaimer The Atlantic 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. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application process should notify the Human Resources Office via telephone at (912) 391-1247 or by email to hr@libertycountyga.gov. Application Special Instructions •Upload a cover letter and resume to the career portal during the application process.•