Criminal Deputy County Attorney
About The Position
This position is located in the Gallatin County Attorney's office and is responsible for prosecuting felony offenses in the district court, felony and misdemeanor offenses in the youth court, and misdemeanor offenses in the justice court. This position is also responsible for filing involuntary commitment petitions and appears for involuntary commitment proceedings; file child and adult protection actions and performs other duties as assigned, all under the direction of the Gallatin County Attorney. Prosecutes criminal offenders, reviews investigative reports from law enforcement officers and makes determinations of what charges to file and who to charge or decline the prosecution. Prepares for and makes court appearances in non-trial settings such as arraignments, omnibus hearings, change of plea hearings, sentencing hearings, etc. Interviews and prepares witnesses. Prepares court papers. Responds to motions and arguments from the defense. Represents the State in court appearance before judges and juries. Prepares witnesses. Prepares jury instructions and exhibits. Examines witnesses. Negotiates plea agreements with defense counsel or defendants unrepresented. Assists law enforcement officers with search warrants and subpoenas. Does legal research and prepares legal briefs, memoranda and other documents. Advises city and county agencies and other special districts on legal questions pertaining to their functions. Expectation to be on-call at times to respond to law enforcement questions. Prepares legal documents for court. Negotiates with parties to resolve contested issues. Appears in court and handles regular court duties such as preparing witness, investigating evidence and witnesses, and preparing finding of fact, conclusion of law and preparing other arguments either orally or with written briefs. Performs a variety of other duties as assigned by the County Attorney, the Chief Criminal Deputy Attorney and the Special Crimes Chief.
Requirements
- Knowledge of state and local statutes, rules, regulations and criminal procedures, and legal terminology and documents.
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
- Ability to exercise courtesy and tact in receiving the public and in giving and obtaining information.
- Ability to understand and maintain safeguards for sensitive and confidential information.
- A degree from an accredited law school.
- An active membership in the State Bar of Montana.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Insurable under the County’s liability policies.
Responsibilities
- Prosecuting felony offenses in the district court, felony and misdemeanor offenses in the youth court, and misdemeanor offenses in the justice court.
- Filing involuntary commitment petitions and appearing for involuntary commitment proceedings.
- Filing child and adult protection actions.
- Prosecuting criminal offenders.
- Reviewing investigative reports from law enforcement officers and making determinations of what charges to file and who to charge or decline the prosecution.
- Preparing for and making court appearances in non-trial settings such as arraignments, omnibus hearings, change of plea hearings, sentencing hearings, etc.
- Interviewing and preparing witnesses.
- Preparing court papers.
- Responding to motions and arguments from the defense.
- Representing the State in court appearances before judges and juries.
- Preparing jury instructions and exhibits.
- Examining witnesses.
- Negotiating plea agreements with defense counsel or defendants unrepresented.
- Assisting law enforcement officers with search warrants and subpoenas.
- Conducting legal research and preparing legal briefs, memoranda and other documents.
- Advising city and county agencies and other special districts on legal questions pertaining to their functions.
- Being on-call at times to respond to law enforcement questions.
- Preparing legal documents for court.
- Negotiating with parties to resolve contested issues.
- Appearing in court and handling regular court duties such as preparing witnesses, investigating evidence and witnesses, and preparing findings of fact, conclusions of law, and other arguments either orally or with written briefs.
- Performing a variety of other duties as assigned by the County Attorney, the Chief Criminal Deputy Attorney and the Special Crimes Chief.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
