Prosecutor: Impartial Justice & Trial Leadership

State of Connecticut - Division of Criminal Justice; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 98,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Connecticut, Division of Criminal Justice in Stamford is recruiting for one full-time Deputy Assistant State's Attorney or Apprentice Prosecutor. The role requires admission to the Connecticut Bar and entails managing criminal cases, from review through trial, with ongoing liaison to police and victims.

Position offers a substantial salary range, requires high ethical standards, and involves travel as part of daily work.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of criminal law and relevant state and federal criminal law; criminal law and legal process, legal principles and practice; the statutory authority, operation and administration of the Division of Criminal Justice.
• Interpersonal skills; negotiating skills; trial and counseling skills; oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze legal problems, present statements of fact, law and argument; ability to write legal briefs and supporting documentation.

Responsibilities

• Reviews all documentation relative to assigned criminal cases and infractions and directs supplemental or further investigation.
• Prepares cases for arraignment, selecting appropriate charges, preparing original statement of facts.
• Reviews outstanding defense motions and prepares responses or objections as appropriate.
• Interviews witnesses and victims.
• Tries cases before juries, three-judge panels, single judge or magistrate.
• Maintains liaison with and functions as resource to state and local police.

Skills

Criminal law

Legal process

Communication

Negotiation skills

Trial skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor / Law degree

Job description

The State of Connecticut, Division of Criminal Justice in Stamford is recruiting for one full-time Deputy Assistant State's Attorney or Apprentice Prosecutor. The role requires admission to the Connecticut Bar and entails managing criminal cases, from review through trial, with ongoing liaison to police and victims.

Position offers a substantial salary range, requires high ethical standards, and involves travel as part of daily work.