Deputy Attorney- Criminal Prosecutor

Ravalli County•Hamilton, MT

1d•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 to include: 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, and being on-call, as assigned, to assist and advise law enforcement agencies or county departments. 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 officials, 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, together with a required high degree of sensitivity, confidentiality and professionalism.
Doctor of Jurisprudence from an ABA accredited institution.
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

Prosecute misdemeanor crimes and offenses in Justice Court.
Prosecute felony crimes in District Court and Youth Court.
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.
Prosecuting mental health involuntary commitment proceedings (secondary duty).
Prosecuting dependency and neglect cases (secondary duty).
Prosecuting youth in need of care (secondary duty).
Regulatory enforcement actions (secondary duty).
Representation in adult guardianship proceedings (secondary duty).
Other miscellaneous court proceedings (secondary duty).
Civil litigation and civil projects for the Board of Ravalli County Commissioners (secondary duty).
Representing various other Ravalli County government offices, departments, districts and public offices, as assigned by the County Attorney (secondary duty).