DEP PROS ATTY ATTORNEY SUPERVISOR

State of Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Arkansas seeks a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney – Attorney Supervisor to oversee other Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys, supervise court preparation, charging decisions, and legal research within the Judicial District.

This role requires strong knowledge of laws, litigation capabilities, and the ability to direct professional and administrative staff effectively.

Qualifications

• The formal education equivalent of a law degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law and admitted to the Arkansas State Bar.
• Experience supervising deputy prosecutors and handling court preparation and charging decisions.

Responsibilities

• Prosecutes Circuit Court cases for the Judicial District.
• Supervises other Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys by assigning or reviewing work, reviewing legal documents, and assisting in charging decisions.
• Reviews and meets with law enforcement regarding investigations and witness interviews.
• 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.

Skills

State and federal laws

Legal research

Legal writing protocols

Legislative processes

Case law interpretation

Legal guidance

Litigation

Team leadership

Education

Law degree / JD

Job description

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The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney – Attorney Supervisor is responsible for supervising other Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys in the performance of their job responsibilities as Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys including court preparation, charging decisions, legal research as well as the drafting of legal documents. May also involve the supervision of administrative support staff.

Functions

• Prosecutes Circuit Court cases for the Judicial District.
• Supervises other Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys by assigning or reviewing work, reviewing legal documents, and assisting in charging decisions.
• Reviews and meets with law enforcement often regarding investigations and interviews of witnesses in their Judicial District.
• 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 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 to agency’s management and staff.
• Ability to conduct litigation.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of the professional and administrative support staff.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a law degree from and accredited law school.

Licenses

Licensed to practice law and admitted to the Arkansas State Bar. ACA 16-22-201