Assistant Solicitor General (PT) Position Available In Troup, Georgia

Assistant Solicitor General (PT) 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 100 Ridley Avenue, LaGrange, GA 30240

JOB OPENING Position:

Assistant Solicitor General (PT)

Department:

Solicitor Salary:

$400 per day Under general supervision and instruction this position is responsible for assisting the Solicitor-General in preparing and trying cases in court and for representing the state in a variety of legal proceedings. The work schedule will be on an as needed basis.

Qualifications/Knowledge:

Must have a Juris Doctor Degree; must have 1-3 years of related experience Must have current membership in the State Bar of Georgia Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws Knowledge of criminal procedures and evidence rules Knowledge of county and department policies and procedures Knowledge of available alternative sentencing facilities Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs Skill in organizing and prioritizing work Skill in negotiation, persuasion, and legal research Skill in collecting and analyzing data Skill in public speaking and interpersonal relations Skill in oral and written communication

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepares jury and non-jury trial cases; selects cases for trial, responds to defense motions, investigates cases, coordinates case evaluations with co-workers, researches law and issues, prepares questions and statements, files pre-trial motions, discusses cases with defense attorneys, prepares plea offers and witnesses addendums Tries cases; selects juries, delivers opening statements, presents cases, cross-examines defense witnesses, delivers closing arguments and recommends sentences Represents the state at change-of-plea dates; presents any bargains to the court and explains the facts and prior history of the case in court Represents the state in appeals; researches issues to be appealed, prepares and files briefs and appears in front of the Court of Appeals and/or Georgia Supreme Court as required Researches new statutory and case law on criminal procedures and misdemeanor procedures Represents the state in hearings involving the setting of bonds and bond forfeitures Represents the state at criminal misdemeanor arraignments; draws up accusations, prepares files, negotiates pleas, recommends sentences, files accusations and conducts arraignments for jailed defendants Attends various conferences and seminars to remain current on law, prosecutorial procedures and victims’ rights Performs all other related duties as assigned Employment Applications will be accepted Until Filled on Troup County’s website @ www.troupcountyga.gov/Employment/Jobs Job #: 10232023 Assistant Solicitor General PT Troup County is an Equal Opportunity Employer –

A Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$400.00 per day

Work Location:

In person