$85,943–$127,195 Per Year
Analysis Skills, Attorney, Case Law, Federal Laws and Regulations, Law Enforcement, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Research, Litigation, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Research Skills, State Laws and Regulations, Technical Support
Position Information
Class Code: Q535U
Grade: SPC05
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: 85,943 - $127,195
Summary
The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney works under the direction of the Elected Prosecuting Attorney and is responsible for maintaining a criminal case load and handling all matters associated with criminal prosecution, including court preparation, charging decisions, legal research as well as the drafting of legal documents.
Functions
- 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 appropriate motions and responses and trying misdemeanor cases and appeals.
- 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.
Dimensions
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of state and federal laws and statutes.
- Knowledge of Criminal Procedure.
- Knowledge of legal research and writing protocols.
- Knowledge of the states legislative processes.
- Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply case law, state and federal statutes, legal precedents, and relevant legislative intent to agency legal matters.
- Ability to provide legal guidance and technical assistance.
- Ability to conduct litigation.
- Ability to prepare, present and review oral and written information and reports.
Minimum Qualifications
- A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law in Arkansas and admitted to the Arkansas State Bar.