Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - Civil Division

Twin Falls County•Twin Falls, ID

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Civil Division, is an attorney position responsible for the prosecution of civil cases such as child protection cases, civil asset forfeitures, involuntary civil commitments, and other civil cases. The Civil Deputy Prosecutor’s duties include providing legal advice to elected officials and other county employees on a variety of legal matters including employment law, contract interpretation, federal regulations, and planning and zoning. The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney works under the direction of the Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, but has considerable latitude to exercise independent judgment and initiative. Assistance is available from supervisors or colleagues as necessary. The principal duties of the Civil Deputy Prosecutor are performed in the office and the courtroom.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree
Graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association with a Juris Doctorate Degree
License to practice law in the State of Idaho
Three (3) or more years of relevant experience
Eligibility for membership in the Idaho Prosecuting Attorney’s Association
Knowledge of Constitutional law, criminal law, criminal procedures, rules of evidence and prosecutorial ethics
Knowledge of Legal, court, and judicial procedures, rules, terminology, methods, documents, practices, and objectives
Knowledge of Applicable county, state, and federal laws, statutes, ordinances, and codes
Knowledge of State and federal laws affecting county government
Knowledge of County ordinances and codes
Knowledge of Legal research methods
Knowledge of Negotiation techniques and methods
Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and composition
Ability to Analyze, appraise, and organize facts, evidence, and precedents in determining the various aspects, alternatives, and possible outcomes of cases
Ability to Present material to opponents and develop an appropriate legal strategy
Ability to Appear without assistance in court and other judicial proceedings and present evidence, arguments, testimony, and witnesses before a judge or jury
Ability to Make significant/substantial legal decisions in individual cases based on a combination of factors including the law, policy, and rules of ethics
Ability to Negotiate complex legal issues
Ability to Bring interested and affected parties to consensus
Ability to Discern critical issues and needs of the County through a negotiations process
Ability to Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, for purposes of advocating, persuading, negotiating, and counseling for or on behalf of the County or State
Ability to Analyze, appraise, and organize facts and precedents and present arguments clearly and logically
Ability to Determine alternative courses of action, and anticipate opposing strategies
Ability to Present and argue cases and handle unanticipated problems smoothly and effectively
Proficiently operate computers, software programs
Follow verbal and written instructions
Work independently and exercise initiative, with general guidance and supervision
Maintain a professional demeanor at all times
Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of strict deadlines
Demonstrate integrity and ingenuity the performance of assigned tasks and solving problems
Perform all duties in accordance with Twin Falls County Prosecuting Attorney policies and procedures
Maintain strict confidentiality in all cases and comply with Idaho Rules of Professional Conduct

Responsibilities

Perform all duties of a Prosecuting Attorney pursuant to Idaho Code
Prosecute child protection cases including screening cases, filing petitions, conducting trials and necessary hearings
Negotiate and review contracts for county business including, but not limited to, professional service contracts, construction contracts and general goods and services contracts
Prosecute forfeiture cases including screening, conducting trials, negotiating settlements
Provide legal advice to county officials and employees in a wide variety of subjects including, but not limited to, probate, guardianships, foreclosures, federal bankruptcy, county assistance, administrative proceedings, personnel matters, tax appeal hearings, etc.
Represent the County in legal actions or litigation including, but not limited to, probate, Tax Commission appeal hearings and Department of Labor appeal hearings
Direct staff in the preparation of pleadings, forms, orders, contracts and other paperwork
Respond to legal questions from law enforcement agencies
Draft contracts, legal memorandums, pleadings and other necessary paperwork
Interact, mediate, and negotiate with opposing counsel, judges, office staff, other agencies and law enforcement offices
Draft and review county ordinances, zoning ordinances and conducts necessary enforcement proceedings
Perform time management and scheduling functions, meet deadlines, and set project priorities
Respond to questions from Commissioners, county employees and citizens in a courteous and timely manner
Maintain strict confidentiality in all cases and comply with Idaho Rules of Professional Conduct
Interact with county employees, customers, visitors and the general public effectively and professionally
Perform other duties as assigned by the Twin Falls County Prosecuting Attorney
Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with Twin Falls County Prosecuting Attorney policies and procedures
Attend Idaho Prosecuting Attorneys Association training to comply with continuing legal education requirements of the Idaho State Bar
Attend various committee or panel meetings

Benefits

Full health, dental, vision, cafeteria plan, health savings plan
Employee Assistance Plan, wellness programs
Life insurance
Retirement plans such as PERSI pension and 401(k), as well as Deferred Compensation
Twelve paid holidays with generous vacation, personal days, and sick leave accrual
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Paid bar exam fees for new attorneys
Paid annual license fees
Paid CLEs and training opportunities
Paid cell phone