Assistant Solicitor General

Assistant Solicitor General SG/2-339
Solicitor General

JOB SUMMARY

This position provides assistance to the Solicitor General by preparing accusations for arraignment and for
preparing cases for trial. This includes supervising the gathering of information, identifying the correct witnesses,
making sure the correct charges are brought, preparing the necessary motions, and preparing each case for trial.

MAJOR DUTIES

1. Prepares accusations when the Solicitor General’s Officer receives warrants or citations from law
enforcement agencies; reviews accusations for accuracy, completeness, and legality; determines if additional
investigation is necessary.

2. Appears in court for probation revocations, bench trials, arraignments, traffic arraignments, bond hearings,
drug court, alternative language court, and jury trials.

3. Prepares for jury trials; reviews cases to ensure all witnesses are subpoenaed; prepares plea
recommendations; communicates with defendant’s attorneys regarding plea negotiations; researches case
law regarding charges; prepares appropriate motions and jury charges.

4. Researches case law in preparation for motions; subpoenas witnesses, conducts motion hearings, and
argues motions to the court.

5. Provides assistance to law enforcement regarding legal questions.
6. Meets with victims and their families to discuss sentencing recommendations.
7. Supervises the work of personnel.
8. Drafts appellate briefs and motions and argues case before the appellate courts as required.
9. Coordinates the work of interns.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

1. Knowledge of state and federal laws.
2. Knowledge of management and supervisory practices.
3. Knowledge of court procedures.
4. Skill in interpreting complex information and in conveying it to others in an accurate, complete, and

understandable manner.
5. Skill in researching, interpreting, and compiling complex data and other information into a useful product.
6. Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
7. Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Chief Assistant Solicitor General assigns work in terms of department goals and objectives. The supervisor
reviews work through conferences, reports, and observation of department activities.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include the official Code of Georgia, Georgia case law, county ordinances, court rules, policy directives
instituted by the Solicitor General, sentencing guidelines, and pretrial intervention guidelines.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of varied management, supervisory, and prosecutorial duties. The volume of work

position contributes to the disposition of criminal cases in a fair and timely manner.

Assistant Solicitor General, Solicitor General

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with administrative staff, investigators, law enforcement agencies, judges, lawyers,

• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information; resolve problems; provide services; motivate and

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing,

• The work is typically performed in an office and in a courtroom.
  

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

This position has functional supervision over department personnel.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

• Possession of a valid State of Georgia driver's license (Class C) and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record

ADA COMPLIANCE

• Fayette County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable

HIPAA COMPLIANCE

the security of Protected Health Information (PHI) however it is obtained, handled, learned, heard or viewed in
the course of their work.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE

employment will undergo testing for the presence of illegal drugs and alcohol as a condition of employment. In
the course of employment, employees are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and
routine fitness for duty testing for illegal drugs and alcohol abuse. Employees are prohibited to work under the
influence, to possess, to distribute, or to sell illegal drugs in the work place or abuse alcohol on the job.
Confirmed positive is reason for denial of employment and/or termination.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS