Description:
Salary Range:$89,444.05 To $112,771.87 Annually
Salary Based on Experience
Job Summary:
The Chief Assistant Solicitor assists the Solicitor as the sole representative of the State of Georgia in the State Court of Hall County. The Chief Assistant Solicitor is a resource for and mentors the Assistant Solicitor's in their trial preparation, during trial, and in any post-trial proceedings. This position will represent the State in more complex cases.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications Required:
Education and Experience:
Licenses and Certifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Physical Ability:
Essential functions of this position continuously require the ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing); operate a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Incumbents must continuously be able to think analytically; handle stress and emotion, concentrate on tasks, remember names and other details; examine and observe details; make decisions, and adjust to change. Incumbents must also continuously direct others; meet deadlines; stay organized; use math/calculations and use a keyboard/type.
Essential Functions frequently require the ability to move about inside the office; and move/transport items up to 10lbs.
Essential functions occasionally require the ability to bend body downward and forward by bending spine and legs, and twisting at the waist, hips or knees; reach overhead; push or pull; and repetitively use hands/arms/legs. Incumbents in this position are occasionally required to be on-call and work irregular hours.
Sensory Requirements:
Essential functions regularly require the ability to use effective verbal and written communication; and use of hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation to use equipment.
Environmental Factors:
Essential functions of this position continuously require the ability to either work with others or work alone.
This class specification should not be interpreted as all-inclusive, as it is intended to identify the major respon-sibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.
Job Summary:
The Chief Assistant Solicitor assists the Solicitor as the sole representative of the State of Georgia in the State Court of Hall County. The Chief Assistant Solicitor is a resource for and mentors the Assistant Solicitor's in their trial preparation, during trial, and in any post-trial proceedings. This position will represent the State in more complex cases.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Advises Assistant Solicitors in all case matters especially in complex cases during the preparation stages, during trial, and in all appellate matters. Researches case law and prepares briefs.
- Maintain current knowledge of recent case law and statutory provisions that may be applicable to cases handled by the Solicitor's Office.
- Drafts and advises less experienced staff members in the drafting of discovery documents and responses, pleadings, motions, and judgements.
- Draft accusations and aide Assistant Solicitors in drafting accusations.
- Advise less experienced staff members in the formulation of sentencing recommendations.
- Evaluates and aides less experienced staff members in the evaluation of the merits of criminal cases and determines what further action will be taken.
- Argue appellate motions in the Georgia Court of Appeals and Supreme Court and the United States District Court and Court of Appeals.
- Aids appropriate county or state attorneys in the representation of the custodian in habeas corpus matters.
- Evaluates and advises in the evaluation of certain aspects of pending cases recommending bond amounts.
- Conduct preliminary hearings.
- Negotiate pleas with defense counsel.
- Prosecute assigned cases of court, inkling Traffic and Magistrate Court.
- Interview investigating officers and witnesses.
- Assist citizens, law enforcement, and attorneys, non-attorney staff members, both inside and out of the county.
- Train less experienced attorneys in the office.
- Performs other relevant work as assigned.
- Regular and predictable attendance is required
Minimum Qualifications Required:
Education and Experience:
- Juris Doctorate
- Six years of previous relevant experience including progressively competent legal performance. Supervisory experience that includes proficiency in case management and the supervision of legal staff.
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the minimum level of qualifications stated above.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Possess and maintain a valid membership in the State Bar Association of Georgia, the Court of Appeals fo the State of Georgia, and the Supreme Court of the State of Georgia.
- Valid Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proficiency in conducting bench and jury trials.
- Proficiency in negotiating plea arguments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and respect for the Code of Professional Responsibility of the State Bar Association of Georgia.
- Ability to read and interpret advanced professional materials.
- Ability to write extremely complex reports and papers.
- Ability to speak to high level professional groups.
- Ability to negotiate or exchange ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policies and programs, or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions, or solutions.
- Ability to integrate analysis of data or information to discover facts or develop knowledge or interpretations; modify policies, procedures, or methodologies based on findings.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- ADA Minimum Requirements
Physical Ability:
Essential functions of this position continuously require the ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing); operate a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Incumbents must continuously be able to think analytically; handle stress and emotion, concentrate on tasks, remember names and other details; examine and observe details; make decisions, and adjust to change. Incumbents must also continuously direct others; meet deadlines; stay organized; use math/calculations and use a keyboard/type.
Essential Functions frequently require the ability to move about inside the office; and move/transport items up to 10lbs.
Essential functions occasionally require the ability to bend body downward and forward by bending spine and legs, and twisting at the waist, hips or knees; reach overhead; push or pull; and repetitively use hands/arms/legs. Incumbents in this position are occasionally required to be on-call and work irregular hours.
Sensory Requirements:
Essential functions regularly require the ability to use effective verbal and written communication; and use of hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation to use equipment.
Environmental Factors:
Essential functions of this position continuously require the ability to either work with others or work alone.
This class specification should not be interpreted as all-inclusive, as it is intended to identify the major respon-sibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.