Deputy County & Prosecuting Attorney

Sweetwater County; Rock Springs (WY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental legal office in Rock Springs, Wyoming, is seeking a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney to handle criminal prosecutions. Responsibilities include reviewing investigative files, preparing charging documents, and appearing in court for hearings. The position requires advising law enforcement and county officials, along with providing legal assistance to the public. Flexibility is required as being on call 24/7 is part of the job. This role is suitable for individuals from entry-level to advanced experience.

Qualifications

• Responsible for prosecution of criminal violations.
• Participate in arraignments and trials.
• Perform legal research and prepare pleadings.

Responsibilities

• Review criminal investigative files submitted by law enforcement agencies.
• Prepare proper charging documents for criminal offenses.
• Advise and assist law enforcement agencies on call as needed.
• Researches and briefs pre-trial motions.
• Appears in court for hearings.
• Interviews and assists witnesses.
• Negotiates plea agreements.
• Recommends bonds and sentences.
• Performs legal research and prepares pleadings.
• Advise and assist the general public.
• Advise and assist law enforcement agencies on call as needed.
• Advise and assist county officials.
• On call 24 hours a day and 7 days on a rotating basis.

Job description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:

Under direction of the County Attorney, work involves responsibility for prosecution of criminal violations and for participating in functions of arraignments and trials, providing opinions and advice, and for performing similar related legal work.

• Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I: No Experience
• Deputy Prosecuting Attorney II: Some Experience
• Deputy Prosecuting Attorney III: Advanced Experience

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE:

• Reviews criminal investigative files submitted by law enforcement agencies;
• Monitors and assists in investigations;
• Prepares proper charging documents for criminal offenses;
• Researches and briefs pre-trial motions;
• Appears in court for hearings;
• Interviews and assists witnesses;
• Negotiates plea agreements;
• Recommends bonds and sentences;
• Performs legal research and prepares pleadings;
• Advise and assist the general public;
• Advise and assist law enforcement agencies on call as needed;
• Advise and assist county officials;
• On call 24 hours a day and 7 days on a rotating basis;

Please review the Job Description below for a more replete list of functions.