Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - Civil

Canyon-County; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 93,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Canyon County is seeking a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney to support Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney operations by providing legal services to county departments and officials. The role encompasses advising on civil, constitutional, and administrative matters, and representing the county in state and federal courts when necessary.

Qualified candidates hold a Juris Doctorate and a license to practice law in Idaho, with the ability to manage a broad range of civil government issues and complex

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Idaho.
• Experience in civil government or public sector law is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on civil, constitutional, and administrative matters for county departments.
• Represent Canyon County in state and federal courts when necessary.
• Initiate and respond to civil and criminal actions on behalf of the county.
• Present evidence and argument at court proceedings.
• Draft motions, orders, and memoranda; negotiate case resolutions.
• Supervise attorneys, investigators, and support staff as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with professional conduct rules.

Skills

Civil law

Evidence rules

Court procedures Idaho

Legal research

Legal writing

Negotiation

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Compensation: $92,705.00 - $163,280.00 Annually DOE

Application Period Ends: Open Until Filled

Job Summary

Assist the elected Prosecuting Attorney (PA) in performing all the statutory and constitutional functions of that Office; perform related work as required. Represents Canyon County and its elected and appointed officials as attorney of record in all courts of the State of Idaho, and federal courts, when necessary and appropriate. Serve as legal advisor to the Board of County Commissioners, and to the Assessor, Clerk, Coroner, Sheriff, and Treasurer, and assist as well all County Department Administrators, including Facilities/Maintenance, Medical Indigency, Fleet, Development Services, Human Resources, Parks, Misdemeanor Probation, Public Information, Juvenile Probation, Weed/Gopher, Landfill, Fair, Public Defender, and others in the general operation of their departments. This is a multi-level class series in which incumbents may be assigned to any of four classes, depending on organizational needs, professional legal experience, individual expertise and skill, proficiency, and complexity of assigned duties.

Positions within the Class:

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I is the first working level in the Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney (CDPA) series and is assigned to employees with limited previous civil or criminal legal experience who are fully licensed to practice law in the state of Idaho. Under supervision, employees at this level perform work of average difficulty in all areas of civil government practice.

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney II

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney II is the second working level assigned to employees with the equivalent of at least three (3) years as a CDPA. Employees at this level are assigned to work on increasing difficult and complex issues relating to civil government practice and should require limited instruction or assistance.

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney III

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney III is the third working level assigned to employees with the equivalent of least eight (8) years as a CDPA. Employees at this level are generally assigned to work on difficult and sensitive issues relating to civil government practice that have far-reaching or significant implications, are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the county and require only limited instruction or assistance as necessary.

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney IV

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney IV is the full senior working level assigned to employees with the equivalent of twelve (12) years as a CDPA. Employees at this level are generally assigned to work on the most difficult and sensitive issues relating to civil government practice that have far-reaching or significant implications, are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the CCPA and require only occasional instruction or assistance as necessary. Attorneys at this level take on broader supervisory roles, act as mentors within the office and can handle any issue that arises in the office.

Key Responsibilities

County Legal Representation:

• Provide legal advice on, and defend the county in, matters of civil, constitutional, and administrative law pertaining to contracts, real estate, personnel, purchases, public records, public meetings, ethics in government, and other matters of both short and long-term consequence
• Assist all elected and appointed officials in the general operation of their office or department by providing legal advice and counsel
• Initiate and respond to civil and criminal actions on behalf of the county and its elected officials when necessary and appropriate
• Present evidence and argument at various court proceedings
• Represent the county in civil litigation, civil forfeiture proceedings, conservatorship/guardianships, and public administrator cases
• Conduct case-specific discovery
• Research case-specific legal issues and draft motions, orders, and memoranda
• Negotiate potential case resolutions as appropriate, in accordance with facts, law, and policy
• Prepare questions, legal strategies, jury instructions, jury selection strategies, opening and closing statements
• Prepare witnesses for trial

Legal Advice & Research:

• Prepare legal documents, ordinances, resolutions, pleadings, briefs, attorney-client memorandums, opinion letters and other documents in a timely manner
• Identify, analyze, facilitate, evaluate, administer, and address risks impacting the county and the county department administrators including but not limited to loss exposures, liability, claims, and promote internal controls and develop effective programs centering on risk management
• Conduct legal research as necessary to stay abreast of court decisions and legislation affecting practice of criminal and civil law

Training & Supervision:

• Conduct training for law enforcement agents designed to improve procedures for arrests, searches, seizures, etc.
• Exercise direct supervision over attorneys, investigators, and support staff, as assigned, in accordance with Office policies and procedures
• Participate in interviews, evaluation and training of CCPA employees

Other Duties:

• Maintain confidentiality and comply with Idaho Rules of Professional Conduct
• Respond to legal questions from elected/appointed officials and department heads by being on call 24 hours per day
• Perform all work duties and activities following county policies, procedures, and safety practices
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities:

• Civil law, with particular emphasis on laws governing and relating to public entities in the state of Idaho
• Court systems, procedures and protocols in the state of Idaho
• Rules of Evidence
• Current technology and trends in legal practice
• Telephone, office, and online etiquette
• Analyze and apply legal principles and practices to case-specific facts; evaluate complex cases
• Work under pressure within strict timeframes and a heavy caseload independently and as a team member
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, department heads, supervisors, employees, and the judiciary
• Exercise appropriate professional judgment in all aspects of job duties
• Supervise, lead, and delegate tasks

Special Qualifications

• Must successfully complete a background investigation

Education and Experience

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in all state and federal courts in Idaho

Essential Physical Abilities

• Clear speech with or without an accommodation, to effectively convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly and/or quickly
• Sufficient clarity of hearing with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information
• Visual acuity, with or without an accommodation, to read instructions, review and organize documents
• Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a general office environment to accomplish tasks
• Ability to lift 15 lbs.

Disclaimer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Canyon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions related to recruitment and selection are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.