Assistant Solicitor General
Salary
See Position Description
Location
Cumming, GA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
03614
Department
Solicitors Office
Opening Date
06/16/2026
Closing Date
7/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Position Information
The purpose of this classification is to prosecute misdemeanor traffic cases in arraignments, hearings, jury trials, and bench trials.
Please contact the Forsyth County Solicitors Office at (770) 781-2145 for information regarding the salary range for this position.
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.
Coordinates daily work activities of investigators, trial assistants, and administrative staff; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with staff, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise.
Consults with Solicitor General or other officials to review department operations/activities, review/resolve problems, receive advice/direction, and provide recommendations.
Manages assigned caseload of cases; investigates, prepares, and prosecutes misdemeanor traffic cases in arraignments, hearings, jury trials, and bench trials; prosecutes cases through final disposition and through appellate courts.
Reviews case records and related documentation; reviews warrants, citations, incident reports, traffic accident reports, criminal history reports, crime laboratory reports, drug/alcohol test reports, bond orders, witness statements, and other records; interviews witnesses and victims; reviews videotapes of police actions in DUI and other cases; reviews cases with staff investigators and trial assistants.
Evaluates evidence and determines applicable crimes to charge against a defendant; lists crimes and witnesses for inclusion on criminal accusations.
Researches, prepares for, and conducts motion hearings or other court hearings.
Evaluates strengths/weaknesses of cases; determines/recommends whether to try a case or seek other sources of resolution.
Negotiates cases prior to trials; conducts plea negotiations, plea bargaining, and plea recommendations; prepares draft/written plea recommendations for negotiations with defense attorneys and presentation to court; conducts negotiations with attorneys and/or with defendants without legal representation.
Conducts jury trials and bench trials; prepares court documents, exhibits, jury charges, and opening/closing statements for jury trials; prepares witnesses for trials; determines trial strategies and determines best method of obtaining favorable resolution of cases.
Determines and prepares sentencing recommendations.
Places pleas and sentences on court records; sentences defendants on guilty pleas in court; arraigns defendants on new charges in court.
Drafts/prepares legal pleadings, briefs, court orders, bench warrant recall orders, and other court documents.
Communicates with attorneys, Judges, victims, witnesses, and other individuals regarding cases; answers questions in court from Judge, defendants, or other individuals.
Assists Clerk of Court's office with case management; retrieves files from Clerk of Court.
Performs legal research to identify current law and changes in law, to locate case authorities or other law, to identify precedents, or to locate other information; conducts research of law library, electronic data sources, Internet sites, hardcopy materials, or other sources as needed.
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, legal documents, legal pleadings, briefs, court orders, bench warrant recall orders, plea recommendations, opening/closing statements, court documents, jury charges, or other documents.
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, warrants, citations, criminal history reports, crime laboratory reports, witness statements, depositions, briefs, bond orders, court calendars, court orders, legal documents, laws, statutes, policies, procedures, manuals, directories, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, database, case management, legal research, e-mail, Internet, or other computer programs.
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, Judges, court personnel, attorneys, defendants, victims, witnesses, jurors, law enforcement personnel, government agencies, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give/receive advice/direction.
Attends meetings and makes presentations as needed.
Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; participates in continuing education activities; attends bar meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions as appropriate.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation, or processing incoming/outgoing mail.
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctorate required from an accredited college or university; member of the Georgia Bar Association; supplemented by one (1) year previous experience and/or training involving general law practice, municipal prosecution, courtroom procedures, legal research, and personal computer operations; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain valid State Bar of Georgia Law License.
BENEFITS PROVIDED BY FORSYTH COUNTY TO FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES:
Personal Leave Accrual
Personal leave shall be accrued as follows:
0 - 4 Years - 20 days per year - 6.16 hours per pay period
5 - 14 Years - 25 days per year - 7.70 hours per pay period
15+Years - 30 days per year - 9.24 hours per pay period
Observed Holidays
New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2).
Medical Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers employees a choice of two medical plans offered by Aetna and a plan offered by Kaiser Permanente.
Dental Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers two dental plans from Delta Dental:
Vision Insurance
The vision plan offered by Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is administered by Aetna and will offer office visit copays for exams, as well as copays for lenses, frames, and contacts.
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of basic life insurance for all of its employees. The Board provides term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) protection for each full-time employee. This is a County-paid benefit.
Disability Insurance - Short Term and Long Term
100% paid by Forsyth County. Eligibility begins date of hire.
Short Term Disability - 60% of weekly earnings to a maximum of $1,000.00 a week. Eligibility begins 14 days after an accident or sickness and has a benefit period of 24 weeks.
Long Term Disability - 60% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $5,000.00 a month. Eligibility begins at 26 weeks to coordinate with the end of Short Term benefits and continues 24 months (Own Occupation).
Additional Life Insurance and AD&D
Rates vary based on amount of coverage selected. Additional life insurance may be purchased for employee, spouse, and children.
Retirement Plan (401K)
Fully vested at five years of employment - 20% graduated vesting annually. Eligible to begin contributions immediately upon hire.
Six Months through One Year of County Service
Forsyth County matches your contributions, dollar for dollar, up to 5% of your pay. That's a 100% return on the first 5% of pay you save.
Years One through Five
Forsyth County "seeds" your account with 5% of your pay each year, and matches 100% of what you contribute, up to 5% of your pay.
Years 5 through 10
The County continues its automatic "seed" contribution of 5% of pay, matches up to the first 5% of pay that you contribute, then adds a 50% match up to the next 5%.
After 10 Years of Service
You continue to receive a 100% County match on the first 5% of pay you contribute, and 50% on the next 5% of pay you save. But now, the automatic contribution the County makes to "seed" your account each year increases to 7.5% of your pay.
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Do you have a Juris Doctorate Degree?
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Do you have at least one (1) year previous experience and/or training involving general law practice, municipal prosecution, courtroom procedures, legal research, and personal computer operations?
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Do you have a valid State Bar of Georgia Law License?
Required Question
Employer Forsyth County
Address 110 East Main Street
Suite 230
Cumming, Georgia, 30040
Phone (770) 781-3088
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/forsyth/default.cfm