Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - Civil

Canyon County•Caldwell, ID

23h•$92,705 - $163,280•Onsite

About The Position

Assist the elected Prosecuting Attorney (PA) in performing all the statutory and constitutional functions of that Office; perform related work as required. Represents Canyon County and its elected and appointed officials as attorney of record in all courts of the State of Idaho, and federal courts, when necessary and appropriate. Serve as legal advisor to the Board of County Commissioners, and to the Assessor, Clerk, Coroner, Sheriff, and Treasurer, and assist as well all County Department Administrators, including Facilities/Maintenance, Medical Indigency, Fleet, Development Services, Human Resources, Parks, Misdemeanor Probation, Public Information, Juvenile Probation, Weed/Gopher, Landfill, Fair, Public Defender, and others in the general operation of their departments. This is a multi-level class series in which incumbents may be assigned to any of four classes, depending on organizational needs, professional legal experience, individual expertise and skill, proficiency, and complexity of assigned duties. Positions within the Class: Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I is the first working level in the Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney (CDPA) series and is assigned to employees with limited previous civil or criminal legal experience who are fully licensed to practice law in the state of Idaho. Under supervision, employees at this level perform work of average difficulty in all areas of civil government practice. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney II is the second working level assigned to employees with the equivalent of at least three (3) years as a CDPA. Employees at this level are assigned to work on increasing difficult and complex issues relating to civil government practice and should require limited instruction or assistance. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney III is the third working level assigned to employees with the equivalent of least eight (8) years as a CDPA. Employees at this level are generally assigned to work on difficult and sensitive issues relating to civil government practice that have far-reaching or significant implications, are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the county and require only limited instruction or assistance as necessary. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney IV is the full senior working level assigned to employees with the equivalent of twelve (12) years as a CDPA. Employees at this level are generally assigned to work on the most difficult and sensitive issues relating to civil government practice that have far-reaching or significant implications, are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the CCPA and require only occasional instruction or assistance as necessary. Attorneys at this level take on broader supervisory roles, act as mentors within the office and can handle any issue that arises in the office.

Requirements

Civil law, with particular emphasis on laws governing and relating to public entities in the state of Idaho
Court systems, procedures and protocols in the state of Idaho
Rules of Evidence
Current technology and trends in legal practice
Telephone, office, and online etiquette
Analyze and apply legal principles and practices to case-specific facts; evaluate complex cases
Work under pressure within strict timeframes and a heavy caseload independently and as a team member
Communicate effectively orally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, department heads, supervisors, employees, and the judiciary
Exercise appropriate professional judgment in all aspects of job duties
Supervise, lead, and delegate tasks
Must successfully complete a background investigation
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
Licensed and in good standing to practice law in all state and federal courts in Idaho
Clear speech with or without an accommodation, to effectively convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly and/or quickly
Sufficient clarity of hearing with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information
Visual acuity, with or without an accommodation, to read instructions, review and organize documents
Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a general office environment to accomplish tasks
Ability to lift 15 lbs.

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice on, and defend the county in, matters of civil, constitutional, and administrative law pertaining to contracts, real estate, personnel, purchases, public records, public meetings, ethics in government, and other matters of both short and long-term consequence
Assist all elected and appointed officials in the general operation of their office or department by providing legal advice and counsel
Initiate and respond to civil and criminal actions on behalf of the county and its elected officials when necessary and appropriate
Present evidence and argument at various court proceedings
Represent the county in civil litigation, civil forfeiture proceedings, conservatorship/guardianships, and public administrator cases
Conduct case-specific discovery
Research case-specific legal issues and draft motions, orders, and memoranda
Negotiate potential case resolutions as appropriate, in accordance with facts, law, and policy
Prepare questions, legal strategies, jury instructions, jury selection strategies, opening and closing statements
Prepare witnesses for trial
Prepare legal documents, ordinances, resolutions, pleadings, briefs, attorney-client memorandums, opinion letters and other documents in a timely manner
Identify, analyze, facilitate, evaluate, administer, and address risks impacting the county and the county department administrators including but not limited to loss exposures, liability, claims, and promote internal controls and develop effective programs centering on risk management
Conduct legal research as necessary to stay abreast of court decisions and legislation affecting practice of criminal and civil law
Conduct training for law enforcement agents designed to improve procedures for arrests, searches, seizures, etc.
Exercise direct supervision over attorneys, investigators, and support staff, as assigned, in accordance with Office policies and procedures
Participate in interviews, evaluation and training of CCPA employees
Maintain confidentiality and comply with Idaho Rules of Professional Conduct
Respond to legal questions from elected/appointed officials and department heads by being on call 24 hours per day
Perform all work duties and activities following county policies, procedures, and safety practices
Perform other duties as assigned