Prosecutor: Deputy Assistant State's Attorney & Apprentice

State of Connecticut; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 98,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Connecticut, Division of Criminal Justice, seeks one full-time Deputy Assistant State's Attorney or Apprentice Prosecutor for Danbury, CT. This 40-hour-per-week role runs 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and requires admission to the Connecticut Bar for DASAs or eligibility as an Apprentice Prosecutor.

The appointee will advance justice by prosecuting cases, conducting voir dire, trials, and plea negotiations. A background check is required, and travel may be necessary in daily duties.

Qualifications

• Must be an attorney at law and a member in good standing of the Connecticut Bar.
• Apprentice Prosecutor eligibility for law students within five months of graduation and certified legal intern status.
• Background check required; travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews case documents and directs further investigation.
• Prepares cases for arraignment and selects charges.
• Negotiates pleas with defense attorneys.
• Conducts pre-trial conferences and jury selection.
• Tries cases before juries or judges.
• Maintains liaison with police and advises victims.

Skills

Criminal law knowledge

Legal research

Trial advocacy

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The State of Connecticut, Division of Criminal Justice, seeks one full-time Deputy Assistant State's Attorney or Apprentice Prosecutor for Danbury, CT. This 40-hour-per-week role runs 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and requires admission to the Connecticut Bar for DASAs or eligibility as an Apprentice Prosecutor.

The appointee will advance justice by prosecuting cases, conducting voir dire, trials, and plea negotiations. A background check is required, and travel may be necessary in daily duties.