Prosecutor: Deputy Assistant State’s Attorney (Stamford)

CT

Stamford (CT)

On-site

USD 98,000 - 175,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The Division of Criminal Justice in Stamford, CT, is hiring for one full-time Deputy Assistant State's Attorney or Apprentice Prosecutor. The role operates Monday–Friday, 40 hours weekly, with core hours 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and involves ethical prosecution duties and courtroom work.

The DCJ emphasizes impartial justice and public service within Connecticut's legal system. Starting salaries vary: Deputy Assistant State's Attorney from $97,997 to $175,434 annually; Apprentice Prosecutor paid

Qualifications

Must be an attorney at law with Connecticut Bar in good standing.
Background check required prior to employment.
May travel in the course of daily work.
Apprentice Prosecutor eligible for law students within five months of graduation and must be admitted to the Connecticut bar within one year.

Responsibilities

Reviews all documentation relative to assigned criminal cases and infractions and directs investigations.
Prepares cases for arraignment, selecting charges and drafting statements of facts.
Reviews defense motions and prepares responses or objections.
Interviews witnesses and victims; negotiates pleas with defense attorneys.
Tries cases before juries, panels, or judges; handles pre-trial conferences.