Dynamic Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - Criminal Prosecution

State of Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); Sur place; USD 86 000 - 127 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in the State of Arkansas handles criminal cases from initial complaints to trial, under the direction of the Elected Prosecuting Attorney. Responsibilities include court preparation, charging decisions, legal research, and drafting of legal documents.

This exempt, full-time role requires a Juris Doctorate and AR bar admission, with duties spanning misdemeanor and felony prosecution across the judicial district.

Qualifications

• For this role, a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school is required.
• Strong legal research and writing abilities are essential.
• Experience with litigation, trial preparation, and appeals is expected.

Responsabilités

• Receives criminal complaints from citizens within the district for prosecution consideration.
• Prepares complaint affidavits for filing in misdemeanor prosecutions.
• Maintains misdemeanor and felony case loads, including trial and witness preparation.
• Reviews case files to determine appropriate charges and drafts briefs and motions.
• Represents the State of Arkansas in legal proceedings within the district.

Connaissances

Legal research

Litigation

Case management

Oral advocacy

Formation

Juris Doctorate

Description du poste

The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in the State of Arkansas handles criminal cases from initial complaints to trial, under the direction of the Elected Prosecuting Attorney. Responsibilities include court preparation, charging decisions, legal research, and drafting of legal documents.

This exempt, full-time role requires a Juris Doctorate and AR bar admission, with duties spanning misdemeanor and felony prosecution across the judicial district.