Assistant Attorney

Scott County•Davenport, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Will be assigned to felony division. Under general supervision, the Assistant Attorney represents and advises Scott County on legal matters and represents the State in criminal court. Prepares cases, writes, reviews, and files all pleadings necessary for criminal prosecution. Advises, trains and cooperates with law enforcement.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate degree is required.
Must possess an Iowa Law license and be in good standing with the Iowa Supreme Court.
Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
Knowledge of Trial and court procedures.
Knowledge of Protocols and strategies of negotiation and litigation.
Knowledge of Case management procedures and techniques.
Knowledge of Legal research methods, sources, databases, and other tools.
Knowledge of Negotiation and conflict management methods and techniques.
Skill in Analyzing legal issues.
Skill in Setting priorities and developing and directing legal strategies and tactics.
Skill in Reading, understanding, interpreting, and applying State and Federal statutes, codes, and rules.
Skill in Developing and presenting sound legal arguments.
Skill in Mediating and negotiating difficult and complex situations.
Skill in Analyzing and organizing complex facts, evidence, and precedents.
Skill in Developing, refining, and presenting legal strategies.
Skill in Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and implementing recommendations in support of goals.
Skill in Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
Skill in Conducting research.
Skill in Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
Skill in Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Jury trial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyzes reports and evidence to determine the appropriate charges; prepares charging documents and other pleadings for prosecution to include a formal list of charges against the defendant, the minutes of testimony, and motions.
Prepares criminal cases for trial by issuing subpoenas to witnesses and preparing exhibits; communicates regularly with victims and witnesses to discuss case progress and prepare for trial.
Addresses a variety of defense issues to include requests for investigative reports, exhibits, evidence, and responds to defense motions; works with the defense to determine the scheduling of motion hearings and trial.
Reviews case for sentencing or charging concessions via plea negotiations.
Researches legal issues.
Must be familiar with the Code of Iowa, the Rules of Criminal Procedure and the Rules of Evidence.
Stays abreast of changes in law and authority in criminal matters.
Serves on multi-disciplinary teams as requested.
Reviews police reports, videos, audio recordings, photographs, and other evidence collected by law enforcement or other sources; gathers additional evidence and contacts witnesses and victims for information.
Prepares evidence and develops trial strategies; writes proposed motions to the court and jury instructions; meets with witnesses to prepare and outline questions and arguments.
Conducts plea negotiations; prepares disposition memos; meets with and informs victims of case updates.
Researches and stays abreast of recent developments with laws; drafts memos for law enforcement and other attorneys regarding changes in the law.
Schedules and attends depositions.
Is available for on-call duty as requested to advise law enforcement after hours and on weekends.
Provides law enforcement training as requested.
Performs related duties as assigned.