DPA ATTORNEY (Q535U)

State of Arkansas; Hope (AK); On-site; USD 86,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Arkansas is seeking a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney to manage criminal caseloads, prepare for court, and draft legal documents under the supervision of the Elected Prosecuting Attorney. The role involves handling misdemeanor and felony cases, providing legal research and writing support, and representing the state in judicial proceedings within the district.

Required is a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and licensure to practice in Arkansas.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of state and federal laws, and criminal procedure.
• Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply case law and statutes.
• Strong written and oral advocacy and courtroom skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive criminal complaints and prepare affidavits for filing in misdemeanor prosecutions.
• Maintain misdemeanor and felony caseloads, including trials, motions, and appeals.
• Review case files to recommend appropriate criminal charges.
• Draft briefs, motions, and other legal documents for criminal cases.
• Represent the State of Arkansas in legal proceedings within the Judicial District.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Litigation

Oral communication

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Position Information

Class Code: Q535U

Grade: SPC05

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: 85,943 - $127,195

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.

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.