Part-Time Deputy Prosecutor – Criminal Court Prosecution

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

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.