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.
Requirements ------------
### 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.