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The Dougherty County District Attorney's Office is hiring on a continuous basis for an Assistant District Attorney. The purpose of this position is to prosecute felony crimes committed in Dougherty County. This class works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports. Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals. Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed. Serves as counsel for the State of Georgia in the prosecution and trial of felony crimes in the Superior Court of Dougherty County. May advocate on behalf of the State in cases appealed to the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Georgia. Reviews and evaluates case files and makes decisions regarding proper disposition. Performs trial preparation through reviewing police and medical reports; consults with police during pretrial and pre-arrest stages. Selects cases for trial; responds to defense motions; interviews witnesses; obtains and reviews evidence; researches law and issues; represents the state at all pre-trial motions. Compiles witness lists; confirms all required subpoenas are issued; arraigns defendants. Prepares and presents cases to the Grand Jury for indictment. Performs related work as assigned. Juris Doctorate. Six (6) years of courtroom trial experience, preferably with felony violations or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations. Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment): Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. None Special Certifications And Licenses: Licensed to practice law in the state of Georgia. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history. Supplemental Information: Application Deadline: This announcement is open continuous to qualified applicants until no longer posted. Consideration for actual vacancies will be on an as needed basis. SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT MUST PASS A DRUG AND/OR ALCOHOL SCREENING AND PASS BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION. DOUGHERTY COUNTY HAS A NO SMOKING IN THE WORKPLACE POLICY IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE GEORGIA SMOKE FREE AIR ACT OF 2005. DOUGHERTY COUNTY PROVIDES REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. E Q U A L O P P O R T U N I T Y E M P L O Y E R #J-18808-Ljbffr

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