Assistant Solicitor General
Assistant Solicitor Generals (ASGs) at the State Court of Cobb County play a crucial role in prosecuting misdemeanor violations and ensuring the fair administration of justice. This role encompasses a diverse range of responsibilities, requiring a combination of legal expertise, effective communication, and dedication to upholding the law. ASGs are responsible for representing the State throughout all stages of court proceedings and performing additional tasks related to State Court prosecutions. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to, the investigation and preparation of cases for trial, representing the State in all stages of court proceedings, and performing additional tasks relating to State Court prosecutions. An ASG should demonstrate knowledge of the state laws, court proceedings, and rules of evidence, as well as adhere to the policies and procedures of the Solicitor General's office. An ASG must show an ability to communicate and work with the public, judges, and court personnel. You must have adequate oral and written communication skills. Work is performed both in an office setting and in a courtroom, sometimes for long periods. Intermittent sitting, standing, walking, and occasional lifting of light objects are necessary functions of the position.
Minimum Qualifications Juris Doctor Degree required; membership and license to practice law through the Georgia State Bar Association; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job.
Preferred Qualifications: A Juris Doctorate is required. An ASG must be a member in good standing with the Georgia Bar. Applicants waiting on bar results and can be provisionally barred may apply.
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, taste, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, fire, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, animal/human bites, explosives, firearms, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.
Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
