Dep Pros Atty Attorney Specialist

State of Arkansas; Washington; On-site; USD 104,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the State of Arkansas handles criminal prosecutions within Baxter, Madison, and Washington counties, including case preparation, charging decisions, research, and drafting legal documents under the direction of the Elected Prosecuting Attorney.

This role requires a Juris Doctorate, Arkansas Bar admission, strong knowledge of criminal procedure, and proven litigation and writing abilities to manage misdemeanor and felony caseloads.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Arkansas and admitted to the Arkansas State Bar.
• Strong knowledge of criminal procedure and legal research.

Responsibilities

• Receive criminal complaints and decide on prosecution.
• Prepare complaint affidavits for misdemeanor filings.
• Maintain misdemeanor caseload including trial preparation.
• Maintain felony caseload including trials and appeals.
• Draft briefs, motions and other supporting legal documents.
• Represent the State in legal proceedings within the judicial district.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Criminal law knowledge

Legal research

Writing and drafting

Litigation

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Position Number: 22182984

County: Baxter; Madison; Washington

Posting End Date: [[postingEndDate]]

Anticipated Starting Salary: 103,991.06

Position Information

Class Code: Q534U

Grade: SPC07

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $103,991 - $153,907

Summary

The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney works under the direction of the Elected Prosecuting Attorney and is responsible for maintaining a criminal case load and handling all matters associated with criminal prosecution, including court preparation, charging decisions, legal research as well as the drafting of legal documents.

Functions

• Receives criminal complaints from citizens within the judicial district for consideration of prosecution.
• Prepares complaint affidavits for filing in misdemeanor prosecutions.
• Maintains misdemeanor case load, including trial and witness preparation, filing appropriate motions and responses and trying misdemeanor cases and appeals.
• Maintains a felony case load, including trial and witness preparation, filing appropriate motions and responses and trying felony Circuit Court cases for the Judicial District.
• Reviews case files submitted by law enforcement and other investigatory agencies to recommend appropriate criminal charges.
• Drafts briefs, motions, and other supporting legal documents on criminal cases within the Judicial District.
• Represents the State of Arkansas in legal proceedings within the Judicial District.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of state and federal laws and statutes. Knowledge of Criminal Procedure.
• Knowledge of legal research and writing protocols. Knowledge of the state's legislative processes.
• Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply case law, state and federal statutes, legal precedents, and relevant legislative intent to agency legal matters.
• Ability to provide legal guidance and technical assistance. Ability to conduct litigation.
• Ability to prepare, present and review oral and written information and reports.

Minimum Qualifications

A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.

Licenses

Licensed to practice law in Arkansas and admitted to the Arkansas State Bar.

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