Current Job Openings

FULTON COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

JOB DUTIES DESCRIPTION

Chief Senior Assistant District Attorney

Appellate Division

The Office of the Fulton County District Attorney is seeking an experienced appellate attorney to serve as a Chief Assistant District Attorney assigned to the Appellate Division. Excellent writing and research skills are required. Experience in preparing appeals and arguing before appellate courts preferred.  

Essential Duties: 

• Conducting Legal Research;
• Preparing and arguing Motions for New Trial;
• Preparing and arguing Constitutional Speedy trial Demands;
• Preparing and writing appellate briefs;
• Assisting in editing and reviewing all briefs filed with the appellate courts;
• Conducting oral argument before the Georgia Appellate courts;
• Providing research and court support for the trial attorneys.

Essential Skills: 

• Excellent writing skills required;      
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Excellent oral communication skills;
• Excellent legal research skills;
• Excellent working knowledge of Lexis-Nexis;
• Ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, understandable manner, and listen attentively to others.

Qualifications: 

• A Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
• Must be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia or be in good standing of another state’s bar association that is eligible for reciprocity admittance to the State Bar of Georgia.
• Experience working in a law firm or government legal office, including years experience in writing appellate briefs and arguing before appellate courts.

Salary:            $87,617.00 – $133,178.00 (Salary commensurate with experience)

CHIEF INVESTIGATOR OF PUBLIC INTEGRITY UNIT

The Chief Investigator of the Public Integrity Unit’s primary responsibility is the direct investigation of complex cases. He/she is also responsible for overseeing and directing the investigation of all cases assigned to the Public Integrity Unit. The Chief Investigator has supervisory responsibilities over the investigators assigned to the Unit, and also works closely with the Chief Senior Assistant District Attorney and other attorneys assigned to the Unit.

Essential Functions:

• GA P.O.S.T Certification 
• Singlehandedly investigate complex cases
• Assist in and direct the investigation of all cases in the Unit
• Locate and interview witnesses
• Write reports and case summaries in complex cases
• Collaborate with the Chief Senior Assistant District Attorney and other attorneys assigned to the Unit to investigate cases
• Meet with the District Attorney to discuss cases
• Present cases to the grand jury
• Assist the attorneys in court
• Supervise the investigators assigned to the Unit

Essential Skills

•  Ability to complete sensitive investigations, involving public and elected officials and law enforcement officers, in a rapid manner
• Ability to gather information, determine facts and make a charging recommendation based on the investigative findings
• Ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain records and documentation pertaining to work
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, understandable manner, and listen attentively to others
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Excellent oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and with a group

Qualifications

•  Bachelor’s degree required
• Law enforcement training and/or experience required
• Minimum of  five (5) yrs investigatory experience, specifically in officer involved shooting cases and Internal Affairs complaints
• Minimum two (2) years supervisory experience

Salary:    $75,000.00

Rhonda Brodsky

Deputy District Attorney

136 Pryor Street S.W.

Atlanta, Georgia 30303

da.employment@fultoncountyga.gov

Potential Job Openings

The Office of the Fulton County District Attorney is seeking an experienced trial attorney to serve as an Assistant District Attorney. A minimum of three years of litigation experience in criminal law or related areas is required. Must be a member in good standing with the Georgia Bar or be a member in good standing of another state's bar association that is eligible for reciprocity admittance to the Georgia Bar.  Fluent in Spanish is a plus.  Salary will be commensurate with experience.  Please email resumes to

Rhonda Brodsky
Deputy District Attorney
da.employment@fultoncountyga.gov

The Office of the Fulton County District Attorney is seeking an attorney to serve as an Assistant District Attorney assigned to the Complaint Room. The Complaint Room serves as the central intake center for all felony crimes committed in Fulton County and operates on a 24/7 basis. Candidate must be willing to work evening, midnight and weekend shifts depending upon the current needs of the office. Must be a member in good standing with the Georgia Bar or be a member in good standing of another state's bar association that is eligible for reciprocity admittance to the Georgia Bar.Salary will be commensurate with experience.Please email resumes to

Rhonda Brodsky
Deputy District Attorney
da.employment@fultoncountyga.gov

The Office of the Fulton County District Attorney is seeking an experienced Investigator. Duties and responsibilities will include gathering evidence used in the apprehension, indictment or prosecution, and conviction of law violators; conducting routine felony case investigations; interviewing complainants, suspects, and witnesses involved in felony cases and evaluates their statements; preparing investigative reports; assisting other law enforcement agencies in the investigation of various violations; participating in dangerous case assignments, including raids, arrests and undercover assignments and preparing cases for hearing and trial.
This position requires knowledge of principles and practices of criminal justice, public safety, and customer service; federal, state, and local criminal laws and codes; court practices and procedures; methods and techniques used to conduct criminal investigations; safe use and care of firearms and other standard and specialized law equipment and a knowledge of personal computers and related software. Applicant must possess the following skills: conducting effective interviews and interrogations, using and maintaining firearms, drawing sketches to scale, preparing and presenting oral and written communication/reports; communication and interpersonal techniques and applicant must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the County personnel, officials, and the general public.
Applicant must have a Bachelor's degree in a criminal justice related field and four (4) years experience in law enforcement or in performing criminal investigations. In addition, this position requires POST certification and a valid Georgia driver's license. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Please email resumes to

Rhonda Brodsky
Deputy District Attorney
da.employment@fultoncountyga.gov