DPA ATTORNEY (Q535U)

State of Arkansas; Clinton (AR); On-site; USD 86,000 - 127,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Arkansas is seeking a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney to manage a criminal caseload, assist with court preparation, and handle charging decisions, legal research, and the drafting of legal documents. This is a part-time position located in Clinton, Arkansas within the judicial district.

The successful candidate will maintain misdemeanor and felony caseloads, review files from law enforcement, draft briefs and motions, and represent the State in legal proceedings. Arkansas license required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 motions and responses and trying misdemeanor cases.
• 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.

Skills

Criminal law knowledge

Legal research

Litigation

Courtroom advocacy

Case management

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Summary

The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney works under the direction of the Elected Prosecuting Attorney and is responsible for maintaining a criminal case load and handling all matters associated with criminal prosecution, including court preparation, charging decisions, legal research as well as the drafting of legal documents.

This is a part-time position.

Position Information

• Class Code: Q535U
• Grade: SPC05
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Salary Range: 85,943 - $127,195

Functions

• 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.

Dimensions

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of state and federal laws and statutes.
• Knowledge of Criminal Procedure.
• Knowledge of legal research and writing protocols.
• Knowledge of the state's legislative processes.
• Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply case law, state and federal statutes, legal precedents, and relevant legislative intent to agency legal matters.
• Ability to provide legal guidance and technical assistance.
• Ability to conduct litigation.
• Ability to prepare, present and review oral and written information and reports.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.

Licenses

• Licensed to practice law in Arkansas and admitted to the Arkansas State Bar.