Deputy Attorney- Criminal Prosecutor

Ravalli County•Hamilton, MT

19h•$83,346 - $93,346•Hybrid

About The Position

It is anticipated that the Deputy Attorney will prosecute misdemeanor crimes and offenses in Justice Court, and felony crimes in District Court and Youth Court. Primary duties will include prosecution of misdemeanor and felony crimes and offenses, in adult or youth court, including all aspects of criminal prosecution. Under the direction of the County Attorney, or designated supervisor, this position might involve secondary duties that include, but are not limited to, prosecuting mental health involuntary commitment proceedings, dependency and neglect cases, youth in need of care, and regulatory enforcement actions, representation in adult guardianship proceedings, and other miscellaneous court proceedings, as well as civil litigation and civil projects for the Board of Ravalli County Commissioners, and various other Ravalli County government offices, departments, districts and public offices, as assigned by the County Attorney.

Requirements

Ability to adhere to strict standards of confidentiality
Ability to provide legal representation in jury and non-jury trials, and other court hearings and proceedings
Ability to present oral and written arguments, and communicate effectively in the English language
Ability to analyze law enforcement investigations and make charging decisions
Ability to prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, correspondence and complex legal documents, and analyze legal theories and arguments of opposition
Knowledge of criminal procedure and laws, and rules of evidence
Ability to handle conflicts between the public and County departments, work under stress, work late hours, and communicate in contentious situations, all while remaining professional and representing well the County Attorney’s Office
Ability to accurately implement policy positions of County Attorney
Ability to distinguish between law and policy
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to advise County entities, including County official, boards and employees
Knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively perform all essential duties listed above
Knowledge of legal research methods and procedures
Availability to be on-call, as assigned, to assist and advise law enforcement agencies in criminal matters requiring immediate action, and advise elected officials and county departments on related civil issues
Skill in the use of a personal computer with Microsoft Office package and related equipment; dictation equipment; on-line and manual legal research
Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and handle a full caseload
Ability to handle emotionally-charged subject matter is necessary, together with a required high degree of sensitivity, confidentiality and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

The Deputy Attorney must: have a Doctor of Jurisprudence from an ABA accredited institution
be admitted and licensed, or be qualified to become licensed, to practice law in the State of Montana in good standing
authorize and pass criminal background check and personal investigation to the satisfaction of the Ravalli County Attorney

Responsibilities

review of investigations
drafting of investigative subpoenas
review of search warrant applications
making charging decisions and drafting charging documents
producing timely discovery
conducting appropriate negotiations
trial preparation, including witness interviews and preparation
pre-trial motions practice, including drafting briefs and conducting hearings
coroner inquest proceedings
jury and non-jury trials
post-conviction proceedings
being on-call, as assigned, to assist and advise law enforcement agencies or county departments