Assistant Attorney Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

Office of the City Solicitor

Assistant Attorney

Posting Expires: June 10, 2026

Salary: $108,000/annually 

General Description and Classification Standards:
The position is created for the prosecution of general traffic and criminal cases in the Atlanta Municipal Court. The assistant attorneys prosecute general traffic and criminal cases, and ordinance violations, high and aggravated traffic offenses such as DUI and Aggressive Driving, state misdemeanors such as possession of marijuana less than an ounce and underage persons in possession of alcohol, as well as some civil offenses such as False Alarm violations, on behalf of law enforcement, city agencies, and the general public. Attorneys also handle all direct appeals arising from the Atlanta Municipal Court to the Superior Courts of Fulton or DeKalb Counties, the Georgia Court of Appeals, and the Georgia Supreme Court.

Supervision Received:
Attorneys work in teams supervised by a Solicitor, Senior Assistant, who consults and guides the Assistant Attorney in case development, trial and general management through to disposition.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Assistant Attorney is responsible for prosecuting general traffic, criminal, DUI, and Quasi-Criminal cases. Opportunities exist to prosecute other Code violations associated with Housing, Fire, Commercial Maintenance, Zoning, Sanitation, Drinking Water, Illegal Dumping, Business License, Erosion Control, and Judicial In rem on behalf of the City and the citizens of Atlanta.
• Attorney will also conduct preliminary hearings to determine probable cause, and is responsible for the development of case management plans, to include screening, investigating arid prosecuting assigned cases.
• The collection and analysis of evidence and the review of pertinent case law, statutes and other legal documents is essential.
• Assistant Attorneys are required to report to court, interact with internal and external customers, always mindful to be courteous and respectful, and to prosecute cases on a daily basis, unless otherwise assigned.
• Prosecutors must work with defense attorneys in advance of trial to conduct pre-trial conferences and negotiations.
• Attorneys must become proficient in the use of case management systems, and become familiar with the various offices and their functions within the courthouse.
• Provides effective customer service, communication and interpersonal techniques regarding interaction with management, coworkers, relevant departments, court staff and the general public.
• Operates computers and works with databases, spreadsheets, word processing, presentations, e-mails and other related software.
• May perform other duties as assigned by Solicitor.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities: This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

Must be a quick thinker, read people well, and react quickly, have excellent speaking skills, excellent research and writing skills required, ability to manage heavy case- loads in a demanding and challenging courtroom, compile, organize, prepare and maintain an assortment of records, reports and information in an effective manner and according to departmental and/or governmental regulations, ability to utilize and understand computer applications and techniques as necessary in the completion of daily assignments, ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities, Capable of working under stress related to duties that require constant attention to detail, tight deadlines and prosecution in the courtroom, ability to dispense justice and maintain discretion and understanding, ability to follow directions and instructions of senior staff members to ensure the desired goals are met successfully.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience

Juris Doctorate.

Licensures and Certifications

Must be a member of the Georgia Bar Association.

Preferred Requirements

Juris Doctorate and one (1) to three (3) years of direct experience.

Work Environment:

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

Lifting Requirements: 

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta ("COA") that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran's status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.  We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.