DPA ATTORNEY (Q535U)

State of Arkansas; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 86,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Arkansas is seeking a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney to manage criminal caseloads, perform court preparation, and handle charging decisions and legal documents in the district. The role involves advising on prosecutions, conducting legal research, and representing the state in proceedings.

The position requires a Juris Doctorate and Arkansas Bar admission, with an exempt status and a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Extensive knowledge of state and federal laws and statutes.
• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Ability to research and apply case law and statutes to agency matters.
• Ability to provide legal guidance and perform litigation tasks.
• Ability to prepare and present oral and written information and reports.

Responsibilities

• Receives criminal complaints and prepares affidavits for filing in misdemeanor prosecutions.
• Maintains misdemeanor and felony caseloads, including trial and witness preparation.
• Reviews case files to recommend appropriate charges.
• Drafts briefs, motions, and other legal documents in criminal cases.
• Represents the State of Arkansas in legal proceedings within the district.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Criminal law knowledge

Legal research and writing

Case analysis and interpretation

Litigation ability

Oral and written report preparation

Legal guidance and technical advice

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.