Assistant District Attorney Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

UNCLASSIFIED POSITION LOCATED IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE **THIS RECRUITMENT WILL BE USED TO FILL FULL-TIME, GRANT FUNDED, TEMPORARY, AND PART-TIME POSITIONS.** Minimum Qualifications: Juris Doctorate Degree required; supplemented by three (3) years of experience as a practicing attorney. Specific License or Certification Required: Must hold an active membership in good standing with any State Bar Association. Must obtain active membership with the Georgia State Bar Association within one year of hire

. (PREFERRED THREE (3) YEARS BARRED) Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position. Veterans' Preference: Qualifying veterans will be given preference in the form of a guaranteed invitation to interview for any position to which they applied and have been found to have met the minimum qualifications.

Veterans' preference provides for hiring preference on initial appointment only. To see the full Fulton County Veterans' Preference Policy and Procedure, please click here Examination: The examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience, accomplished by analysis of the application. Application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education and experience as listed to be rated as qualified.

If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at time of employment, for all degrees/course work used to qualify for this position. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL BEFORE THEY ARE SUBMITTED. PLEASE REVIEW ALL APPLICATIONS FOR ACCURACY AND MAKE ALL CORRECTIONS BEFORE SUBMITTAL BECAUSE ERRORS CAN RESULT IN NOT MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER ALLOCATIONS ARE RECEIVED BY THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT. Purpose of Classification: The purpose of this classification is to provide legal counsel to assigned departments, boards, elected officials and employees. This classification is distinguished from Assistant County Attorney I in that incumbents in this class have five years of law experience and are expected to be able to function with significant autonomy representing the interests of Fulton County-related clients with limited supervision.

Essential Functions: The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Serves as counsel in representing the legal interest of the County for assigned departments in accordance with state and federal laws and rules of professional conduct: provides legal advice to represented clients and other department heads, elected officials or managers as requested or assigned; attends meetings; assesses nature of the legal issue presented; researches and analyzes internal regulations, policies and procedures or relevant state and federal law; advises client of legal solution and execution of appropriate steps and implementation; researches legal issues and writes legal opinions and memoranda; develops strategies and solutions to ensure compliance; provides information regarding updated laws and regulations as needed. Manages litigation for assigned county-related departments: prepares and responds to interrogatories, requests for production of documents, requests for admissions and other discovery requests; prepares appropriate motions and other necessary pleadings; takes and defends depositions; meets with clients and other witnesses; conducts legal research; determines case strategy; attends and participates in mediations, trials, and hearings; argues client's position; makes and responds to legal arguments; presents and examines witnesses; introduces and/or opposes to evidence; issues subpoenas; prepares and responds to appellate filings; communicates with clients, opposing counsel, and adverse parties; maintains related documentation and files. Drafts and reviews contracts and agreements: reviews contracts for compliance with internal policies and procedures, as well as local, state and federal laws; conducts research; analyzes terms and conditions to ensure County's interests are protected and safeguard against potential liability; gives legal advice regarding contract details; maintains related documentation and files.

Represents assigned department in personnel matters: attends Personnel Board hearings and other proceedings; conducts research; interviews clients; represents County's interests. Represents County in tax appeals: responds to the Notice of Appeal; prepares and responds to interrogatories, requests for admission and requests for production of documents; attends mediations, arbitrations and hearings; prepares for and attends and participates in trial; meets with client and expert witnesses; reviews and analyzes data submitted by client and taxpayer. Develops and reviews legislation: reviews, drafts, and interprets laws, ordinances, regulations, and resolutions; reviews and interprets pending and new legislation; analyzes impact on County policies and services; provides advice and direction to County officials and departments regarding the same.

Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures: maintains an awareness of new procedures, trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; participates in training and continuing education activities; attends and conducts meetings, workshops and seminars as appropriate. Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures: receives and reviews various documentation, including legal and court documents, legal correspondence, contracts, open records requests, legislation, and budgets; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation, including legal pleadings, discovery motions, legal correspondence, legal memoranda, and legislation; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records. Operates or uses various equipment and supplies in order to complete work assignments: operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.

Communicates with County officials, supervisor, other employees, clients, court personnel, third party service contractors, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems Additional Functions: May provide lead guidance and direction to paralegals and administrative staff, including instructing and training, and assigning and reviewing work. Performs other related duties as required. For Applicants With Prior Military Service: We strongly encourage veterans, prior military and transitioning service members to apply.

Many of the competencies and transferable skills developed through military service directly support success in this role, including: Leadership Under Pressure - Exercises sound judgment and steady decision-making during fast-paced court calendars, victim crises, and rapidly evolving case developments; maintains professionalism and clarity when handling sensitive or high-stakes situations. Operational Planning & Execution - Manages case strategies, discovery deadlines, and courtroom preparation to ensure efficient prosecution; organizes charging documents, evidence packets, and trial materials; coordinates with investigators, law enforcement, and court personnel. Adaptability & Rapid Problem Solving - Responds quickly to new evidence, witness changes, or unexpected judicial rulings; adjusts arguments and case approaches in real time; adapts communication style to effectively engage victims, witnesses, and community partners.

Team Cohesion & Communication - Works collaboratively with fellow prosecutors, investigators, victim advocates, and administrative staff to support unified case strategy; communicates clearly to keep all stakeholders informed; explains legal processes and options in accessible, understandable terms. Safety & Risk Awareness - Identifies legal, ethical, and procedural risks to ensure compliance with prosecutorial standards; evaluates community-safety considerations when making charging and plea decisions; recognizes when victims or witnesses require additional safety planning or services. Technical & Equipment Proficiency - Utilizes case-management systems, digital-evidence platforms, and courtroom presentation technology effectively; manages electronic discovery and digital case files; prepares exhibits for hearings and trials.

Performance Aptitudes: Data Utilization: Requires the ability to coordinate, manage, and/or correlate data. Includes exercising judgment in determining time, place and/or sequence of operations, referencing data analyses to determine necessity for revision of organizational components, and in the formulation of operational strategy. Human Interaction: Requires the ability to function in a director capacity for a major organizational unit requiring significant internal and external interaction.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions. Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize consulting and advisory data and information, as well as reference, descriptive and/or design data and information as applicable. Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or synthesis functions; to deal with several concrete and abstract variables; and to analyze major problems that require complex planning for interrelated activities that can span one or several work units. Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving broader aspects of organizational programs and operations, moderately unstable situations, or the direction, control and planning of an entire program or set of programs. It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, genetics, age, disability or sexual orientation.