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Our staff is highly trained and highly motivated. First and foremost, we seek candidates with great integrity that believe in our mission of serving and protecting our community. We strive to maintain an environment that fosters teamwork and excellence. We seek to develop leaders in the courtroom and in the community. We have a track record of training and developing talented employees. As such, application to our office can be highly competitive.
We employ attorneys, investigators, legal assistants, and victim advocates. When positions become available they will be posted below. If you think you have what it takes and would like to join our team, please follow the instructions listed below.
Investigator
(Job Posted 11/07/2024)
The District Attorney’s Office in the Coweta Judicial Circuit has an opening for an Investigator. The following duties are normal for this full-time position; other duties may be required and assigned:
- Conducts thorough and impartial investigations to gather evidence used in the apprehension, indictment, prosecution and conviction of law violators.
- Works with other law enforcement agencies during investigations; locating & subpoenaing victims/witnesses, completing cases as appropriate; and participating in high risk assignments, including raids, arrests and undercover work.
Minimum Qualifications: must be a citizen of the United States, have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent and not have been convicted by any state or by federal government of any crime. Must be a current P.O.S.T certified Georgia Peace Officer or within (12) months of initial employment or appointment as a peace officer, satisfactorily complete the basic course as established in accordance with the rules of the GA P.O.S.T Council (an extension not to exceed three (3) months may be granted by the GA P.O.S.T Council for good cause). Applicants must also demonstrate efficiency with a firearm and possess a valid Georgia Driver’s license.
All candidates are subject to a background check. Applicants selected for hire will be subject to fingerprinting, a criminal history background check, a motor vehicle driver’s history check and pre-employment drug screening; employment is contingent upon the completion and satisfactory results of each investigation.
The Coweta Judicial Circuit is an equal employment opportunity employer and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resumé to Leigh Stinson, HR Director, via our online application.
Assistant District Attorney – Coweta County
(Job Posted 08/21/2024)
The Coweta Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office has an immediate opening for an Assistant District Attorney position in our Coweta office. The potential employee will receive State of Georgia benefits including retirement and 401k/457 options. Applicants must be able to appraise, interpret and apply legal principles and precedents to difficult legal problems; concisely and accurately communicate, both orally and in writing; prepare, present, and conduct hearings, trials and appeals; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and possess a strong sense of personal and community responsibility. Applicants should be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia, be a member in good standing with the Bar of another state that is eligible for reciprocity admittance to the Georgia Bar, or awaiting bar results. However, law students graduating in 2024 may apply.
Applicants selected for hire will be subject to fingerprinting, a criminal history background check, DMV records, and pre-employment drug screening; Employment is contingent upon the completion and satisfactory results of each screening.
The Coweta Judicial Circuit is an equal employment opportunity employer and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resumé to Ms. Leigh Stinson via our online application.
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HR Director
(part-time)
(Job Posted 06/05/2024)
The Coweta Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office has an immediate opening for a Human Resource Director. This position is PART-TIME (29 hours or less). Candidates must exhibit attention to detail, oral written skills, computer proficiency. Duties include new hire orientation, employee set-up, maintaining employee’s digital and manual personnel file, process employee’s leave, reconcile spreadsheets, maintain office equipment maintenance, order supplies, register employees for conferences.
Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent. Applicants selected for hire will be subject to fingerprinting, a criminal history background check, DMV records, and pre-employment drug screening. Employment is contingent upon the completion and satisfactory results of each screening.
The Coweta Judicial Circuit is an equal employment opportunity employer in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resumé to Leigh Stinson, HR Director, via our online application below.
Special Assistant District Attorney
(Job Posted 07/28/2022)
The Coweta Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office has immediate openings for Special Assistant District Attorney positions within our judicial circuit (Carroll, Coweta, Heard, Meriwether, Troup). Pay would be hourly at a negotiated rate for a maximum of 29 hours per week but no minimum hours required. Applicants cannot have any active criminal cases with our office and would preferably be attorneys who reside in or nearby the circuit. Duties may include reviewing drug or property crime cases, drafting charging instruments, writing appeals, responding to motions and arguing motions, taking guilty pleas, and other non-complex assignments. This would allow full time ADA’s to focus on the most serious and complex cases.
The District Attorney is interested in applicants with no experience with criminal law or who have not maintained an active practice in recent years. Our office will provide the training and support necessary to ensure the applicant can successfully perform the job responsibilities that best fit the applicant’s skills and experience. Applicants must be in good standing with the State bar and will be subject to standard hiring procedures such as a background check, drug test, and fingerprinting.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resumé using the job application form below. In your cover letter please specify which county or counties in which you would prefer to work and whether a particular role in the office interests you.
Appellate Assistant District Attorney
The Coweta Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office has an opening for an Appellate Assistant District Attorney position for our judicial circuit. The position is full-time state position with a salary and will be based on experience. Applicants will be expected to review, interpret and apply legal principles and precedents to difficult legal problems; concisely and accurately communicate, both orally and in writing; prepare, present, and conduct motion for new trial hearings and appellate briefs; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and possess a strong sense of personal and community responsibility. Position is eligible to work remotely except for motion for new trial hearing dates.
Applicants should be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia or be a member in good standing with the Bar of another state that is eligible for reciprocity admittance to the Georgia Bar. Applicant must have experience writing appeals.
Applicants selected for hire will be subject to fingerprinting, a criminal history background check, DMV records, and pre-employment drug screening. Employment is contingent upon the completion and satisfactory results of each screening.
The Coweta Judicial Circuit is an equal employment opportunity employer and, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resumé to Ms. Leigh Stinson at lstinson@pacga.org.
Legal Assistant
Coweta Judicial Circuit
LEGAL ASSISTANT
The Coweta Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office has an immediate opening for a Legal Assistant in our Coweta office located in the Coweta Justice Center, 72 Greenville Street, Newnan, GA. Candidates must exhibit attention to detail, strong communication skills, computer proficiency, and the ability to thrive in a sometimes fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive/supportive attitude. Duties include reviewing/screening/opening/organizing/and managing new case files, preparing court calendars, inputting warrants and bonds.
Hourly wage will be based upon the applicant’s experience and job relevant skills.
Applicant must be able to pass a background check and drug test.
The Coweta Judicial Circuit is an equal employment opportunity employer in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resumé to Leigh Stinson, HR Director, via our online application dacowetacircuit.org
Coweta Judicial Circuit – Assistant District Attorney
The Coweta Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office will soon have an opening for an Assistant District Attorney position within our judicial circuit. The position is full-time and salary will be based on experience. Applicants will be expected to review, interpret and apply legal principles and precedents to difficult legal problems; concisely and accurately communicate, both orally and in writing; prepare, present, and conduct hearings, trials and appeals; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and possess a strong sense of personal and community responsibility.
Applicants should be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia, be a member in good standing with the Bar of another state that is eligible for reciprocity admittance to the Georgia Bar, or be awaiting bar results. However, law students graduating in 2025 may apply.
Applicants selected for hire will be subject to fingerprinting, a criminal history background check, DMV records, and pre-employment drug screening. Employment is contingent upon the completion and satisfactory results of each screening.
The Coweta Judicial Circuit is an equal employment opportunity employer and, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resumé through the “Apply Now” link in this listing.