Deputy Prosecuting Attorney-Civil Division

City of Twin Falls; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 90,480 - 128,128; Full time

Job summary

A governmental legal office in Twin Falls, Idaho, is seeking a full-time Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for its Civil Division. The role encompasses various duties related to prosecution, including handling child protection and civil asset cases, negotiating contracts, and providing legal advice to county officials. Candidates should have knowledge of Idaho Code and a law degree. The annual salary ranges from $90,480 to $128,128, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Idaho Code and legal procedures.
• Ability to prosecute civil and child protection cases.
• Effective legal advice and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties of a Prosecuting Attorney.
• Prosecute child protection and civil asset forfeiture cases.
• Negotiate and review contracts for county business.

Job description

Overview

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney – Civil Division for Twin Falls County, ID. Full‑time position with annual salary range $90,480–$128,128.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties of a Prosecuting Attorney pursuant to Idaho Code.
• Prosecute child protection cases, including screening, filing petitions, conducting trials and necessary hearings.
• Prosecute civil asset forfeitures, involuntary civil commitments, and other civil cases.
• Negotiate and review contracts for county business, including professional service contracts, construction contracts, and general goods and services contracts.
• Prosecute forfeiture cases, including screening, trials, and negotiating settlements.
• Provide legal advice to county officials and employees on a wide variety of legal matters, including employment law, contract interpretation, federal regulations, and planning and zoning.
• Represent the County in legal actions or litigation, including probate, tax commission appeal hearings, and Department of Labor appeal hearings.
• Direct staff in the preparation of pleadings, forms, orders, contracts and other paperwork.
• Respond to legal questions from law enforcement agencies and from Commissioners, county employees, and citizens.
• Draft contracts, legal memorandums, pleadings and other necessary paperwork; draft and review county ordinances and zoning ordinances and conduct necessary enforcement proceedings.
• Perform time management and scheduling functions, meet deadlines, and set project priorities.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in all cases and comply with Idaho Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Interact with county employees, customers, visitors and the general public effectively and professionally.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Twin Falls County Prosecuting Attorney.
• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with Twin Falls County Prosecuting Attorney policies and procedures.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• Attend Idaho Prosecuting Attorneys Association training to comply with continuing legal education requirements of the Idaho State Bar.
• Attend various committee or panel meetings.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and ability required to satisfactori