Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - Criminal Division

Canyon County•Caldwell, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Being a Deputy Prosecutor in Canyon County offers an opportunity to make a real impact by seeking justice, holding offenders accountable, and advocating for crime victims. The Canyon County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is a fast-paced, high-volume environment seeking trial-oriented, dedicated team players who are passionate about protecting the innocent and appropriately punishing the guilty. Interested individuals must be licensed to practice law in the State of Idaho. The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney represents the State of Idaho as a trial attorney in the prosecution of criminal, quasi-criminal, and limited civil actions across Juvenile, Magistrate, and District Court proceedings. This role also assists the elected Prosecuting Attorney in fulfilling statutory and constitutional functions. This is a multi-level class series with five potential levels (Rule 226 Provisional Deputy, DPA I, DPA II, DPA III, DPA IV), with assignments based on organizational needs, professional legal experience, individual expertise, skill, proficiency, and caseload complexity. Positions are flexibly staffed and typically filled by advancement from the entry level, with progression at the discretion of the appointing authority upon meeting minimum qualifications.

Requirements

Court systems, procedures and protocols in the State of Idaho
Local, state, and federal rules of criminal and civil procedure
Principles and techniques of legal research
Current technology and trends in legal practice
Telephone, office, and online etiquette
Work under pressure within strict timeframes and a heavy caseload
Work independently and as a team member
Present statements of fact, law, and argument clearly, logically, and persuasively, orally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, employees, the public, defense bar, and judiciary, representing diverse cultures and backgrounds
Exercise appropriate professional judgment in answering questions, releasing information, charging and resolving cases
Operate specialized case management and tracking system and general computer system
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

Responsibilities

Perform screening duties, including review of incoming police reports to determine which charges, if any, will be filed against whom
Prepare complaints
Prepare witness list and confer with citizen witnesses and law enforcement agents
Research case-specific legal issues and draft motions, orders, and memoranda
Negotiate potential case resolutions with defense counsel/defendants as appropriate, in accordance with facts, law, and policy
Prepare questions, legal strategies, jury instructions, jury selection, opening and closing statements
Prepare witness for trial
Present evidence and argument at arraignments, preliminary hearings, hearings on motions, trials, juvenile proceedings, mental commitment proceedings, and Grand Jury
Conduct legal research as necessary to stay abreast of court decisions and legislation affecting practice of criminal law
Conduct training for law enforcement agents designed to improve procedures for arrests, searches, seizures, etc.
Exercise direct supervision over attorney, investigators, and support staff in accordance with Office policies and procedures
Participate in interview and evaluation and training of employees
Respond to legal questions from law enforcement agencies and obtain search warrants by being on call 24 hours per day, per the duty roster of the CCPA
Conduct outreach and advise the public on criminal practice and issues of community concern, including the rights of victims, complainants, and witnesses
Assist other counties as Special Prosecutor when so directed by the PA
Maintain confidentiality and comply with Idaho Rules of Professional Conduct
Performs all work duties and activities following county policies, procedures, and safety practices
Other duties as assigned