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Troup County Board of Commissioners Assistant Solicitor General (PT) in Lagrange, Georgia
**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. Job #: 10232023 Assistant Solicitor General PT
Troup County is an Equal Opportunity Employer - A Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace**