Dpa Attorney (Q535u)

Auditor of State; Berryville (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Auditor of State seeks a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney to handle criminal prosecutions, conduct legal research, and prepare court documents. The role entails managing misdemeanor and felony caseloads and making charging decisions under the direction of the Elected Prosecuting Attorney.

Responsibilities include representing the State of Arkansas in criminal proceedings within the Judicial District and providing legal guidance as needed. A JD and Arkansas Bar admission are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of state and federal laws and statutes.
• Knowledge of Criminal Procedure and legal research and writing protocols.
• Ability to conduct litigation and provide legal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Handle criminal prosecution matters including court preparation and charging decisions.
• Perform legal research for prosecutions and prepare legal documents.
• Represent the State of Arkansas in criminal proceedings within the Judicial District.
• Maintain both misdemeanor and felony caseloads.

Skills

Legal research

Criminal procedure

Litigation ability

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney works under the direction of the Elected Prosecuting Attorney and handles criminal prosecution matters including court preparation, charging decisions, and legal research. The role maintains both misdemeanor and felony caseloads, prepares legal documents, and represents the State of Arkansas in criminal proceedings within the Judicial District.

Key qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in Arkansas and admitted to the Arkansas State Bar
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and statutes
• Knowledge of Criminal Procedure and legal research and writing protocols
• Ability to conduct litigation and provide legal guidance