Deputy Prosecuting Attorney – Trial & Legal Research

State of Arkansas; Mountain Home (AR); On-site; USD 104,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Arkansas seeks a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney to manage a criminal caseload, perform court preparation, charging decisions, and legal research, and draft legal documents within the Judicial District.

Under the direction of the Elected Prosecuting Attorney, you will handle misdemeanor and felony caseloads, draft briefs and motions, review case files, and contribute to prosecution in a dedicated district.

Qualifications

• Requires Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Arkansas and admitted to the Arkansas State Bar.
• Strong knowledge of criminal procedure and legal writing.

Responsibilities

• Receives criminal complaints from citizens within the judicial district and prepares complaint affidavits for filing in misdemeanor prosecutions.
• Maintains misdemeanor and felony caseloads, including trial and witness preparation, filing motions and responses, and handling trials and appeals.
• Represents the State of Arkansas in legal proceedings within the Judicial District and drafts briefs, motions, and other supporting legal documents.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation

Case analysis

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

The State of Arkansas seeks a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney to manage a criminal caseload, perform court preparation, charging decisions, and legal research, and draft legal documents within the Judicial District.

Under the direction of the Elected Prosecuting Attorney, you will handle misdemeanor and felony caseloads, draft briefs and motions, review case files, and contribute to prosecution in a dedicated district.