Deputy County Attorney - Criminal Division

Weber County•Ogden, UT

2d•$100,958 - $151,437

About The Position

Under the general guidance and direction of supervising attorneys, performs legal work related to the prosecution of criminal cases.

Requirements

Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school with a Juris Doctor Degree.
Must be a member of the Utah State Bar in good standing.
Applicants must be licensed to practice law in the state of Utah within six (6) months after the hire date and be in good standing.
Must possess a valid Utah Driver's License and a good driving record.
Pass an extensive criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening.
Ability to draft legal documents.
Ability to apply legal principles and knowledge to individual cases and problems.
Ability to analyze and evaluate facts and evidence rapidly and to apply them to individual cases and problems.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing in stressful and confrontational circumstances.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, administrative and court officials, and the general public.
This includes the ability, both orally and in writing, to articulate a legal argument or factual statement confidently, concisely, and convincingly.
Ability to interact with difficult, displeased, angry, or distressed individuals and must be able to remain calm and confident.
Must have or be able to develop crisis intervention techniques.
Effectively interacts with individuals from various socio-economic backgrounds.
Ability to use personal computer, including word processing and case management software.
Ability to accurately input data into a computer for case record management.
Ability to use other communications and office equipment.
Must be able to review difficult and sometimes appalling evidence and material and maintain objectivity in the evaluation of this type of information.

Nice To Haves

Experience preferred but not required.
Consideration may be given if transferring admission to practice law in the state of Utah.

Responsibilities

Advises police and other governmental agencies on matters of law and procedure, including sufficiency of evidence to issue criminal complaints, search warrants, and arrest warrants, and supervises preparation thereof.
Provides education and training to law enforcement as needed.
Reviews cases for sufficiency of evidence and compliance with law.
Conducts legal research.
Makes screening decisions on cases.
Prepare and file information, gather evidence, interview witnesses, and present evidence in all matters relating to criminal conduct by individuals.
Responsible for representing the State in criminal matters and making oral statements, preparing and filing written pleadings.
Handles criminal court calendars; arraignments, sentencings, motions, hearings, and trials in District Court; prosecutes felony and misdemeanor cases for the State of Utah; prosecutes cases in juvenile court and justice court.
Must be willing to take instruction from more senior attorneys and meet obligations and deadlines.
Must demonstrate increasing responsibility and capabilities in handling more serious and complex legal matters.
Must demonstrate capabilities in successfully prosecuting cases through jury trials.
Must demonstrate increasing ability to operate independently and with initiative.
Must demonstrate increasing ability to build good working relationships with law enforcement personnel and coworkers, court personnel, and the general public.
The nature of the work duties for this position may require working nights, weekends, or holidays at times.
Other duties as assigned.