Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - Criminal Prosecution & Trials

State of Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); Presencial; USD 104.000 - 154.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The State of Arkansas is seeking a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney to manage a criminal case load, conduct court preparation, and make charging decisions. The role includes significant legal research, drafting documents, and representing the state in court within the Judicial District.

Required are a Juris Doctorate and admission to the Arkansas State Bar. The position handles misdemeanor and felony cases, with duties spanning from intake to trial and appeals.

Formación

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Arkansas and admitted to the Arkansas State Bar.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Legal research

Criminal procedure

Litigation

Oral and written communication

Educación

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Descripción del empleo

The State of Arkansas is seeking a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney to manage a criminal case load, conduct court preparation, and make charging decisions. The role includes significant legal research, drafting documents, and representing the state in court within the Judicial District.

Required are a Juris Doctorate and admission to the Arkansas State Bar. The position handles misdemeanor and felony cases, with duties spanning from intake to trial and appeals.