Assistant Attorney

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Assistant Attorney
The candidate will primary duties include holistic representation that focuses both on the criminal allegations and any underlying human conditions that can drive unlawful behaviors. Attorneys work with an interdisciplinary team of advocates to identify issues such as addictions, mental illness, homelessness and unemployment in order to link clients with needed social services and civil/legal needs. Work in teams supervised by a senior attorney that consults with junior attorneys and guides the development of case strategy and case management plans. Thorough communications with the client, to include meetings to review facts of the case, explain the law, court process and options for addressing the case. Attorneys are required to identify all collateral consequences and inform each client of the impact. When underlying needs are identified, the attorney will insure linkage to community services through county, state and federal resources and non-profit service providers. Attorneys work with clients who are incarcerated and must be able to work in a jail environment on a daily basis. Development of case management plans, to include identification of investigatory needs, motions and research needs, collateral legal and personal consequences and linkage to social services. Work within the interdisciplinary team, collaborating with investigators, social workers and client advocates to achieve zealous and comprehensive representation for all clients. Represent clients in court on a daily basis, managing first appearance, reset cases, plea negotiations, alternative sentencing and treatment referrals, and bench trails. Administrative tasks include documenting case files and maintaining a master calendar that reflects court dates and status of all cases assigned. Provide daily docket details to data entry support staff for electronic case management and workload tracking. Working knowledge of criminal law and procedure as demonstrated by education and experience are required. Excellent oral advocacy skills required Excellent research and writing skills required Experience with the following civil practice areas a plus: family law, real estate, estates and wills, social security and other public benefits, elder law, immigration are essential. Experience in fields of mental health, drug addictions, homelessness, and unemployment desired Dual degrees in social work and/or social work and psychology classes/training desired. Spanish speaking skills a plus 1- 3 years of direct experience is preferred Licensures and Certifications Georgia license to practice law is required.

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