Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

County Of Gem•Emmett, ID

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About The Position

Assist the elected Prosecuting Attorney in carrying out the statutory and constitutional functions of the Office and perform related work as required. Represent Gem County and its elected and appointed officials in Idaho state courts and, when necessary and appropriate, federal courts. Advise the Board of County Commissioners, elected officials, and department administrators. Represent the State of Idaho as a trial attorney in criminal, quasi-criminal, and limited civil actions in Juvenile, Magistrate, and District Court proceedings. The position manages assigned cases from intake through disposition, screens police reports and determines appropriate charges, prepares legal documents, conducts legal research, negotiates resolutions, prepares witnesses and trial materials, and presents evidence and arguments in court. It also advises and defends the County on civil, constitutional, and administrative matters; addresses risk and liability; provides training to law enforcement; and responds to legal questions and warrant requests while on call 24 hours per day. The role may supervise attorneys, investigators, and support staff and participate in employee interviewing, training, and evaluation. The position requires a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and an active license in good standing to practice in all Idaho state and federal courts. The successful candidate must complete a National Crime Information Center background investigation. The role involves work in an office and courtroom environment and includes physical activities such as sitting, standing, walking, driving, working at a keyboard, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
Licensed and in good standing to practice law in all State and Federal courts in Idaho.
Must successfully complete a background investigation through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC).
Knowledge of criminal and civil law; Idaho court systems, procedures, and protocols; state and federal rules of criminal and civil procedure; rules of evidence; legal research principles and techniques; current technology and trends in legal practice; and telephone, office, and online etiquette.
Ability to analyze and apply legal principles to case-specific facts; interpret laws and regulations; evaluate complex criminal cases; and conduct legal research.
Ability to work under pressure within strict timeframes and manage a heavy caseload.
Ability to maintain effective client relationships without compromising the integrity of the Gem County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office; work independently and collaboratively; and screen, prepare, organize, prosecute, or defend civil litigation cases.
Ability to interview witnesses and complainants and prepare motions, orders, pleadings, and other legal documents.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and present facts, law, and arguments clearly, logically, and persuasively.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with executives, management, employees, the public, the defense bar, and the judiciary, including people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Ability to exercise professional judgment in answering questions, releasing information, and charging and resolving cases.
Ability to operate specialized case-management and tracking systems and general computer systems.
Ability to supervise, lead, and delegate tasks.
Ability to perform physical duties including standing, walking, sitting, and driving; using hands; reaching; speaking and hearing; reviewing and preparing written materials; operating office equipment; working at a keyboard for extended periods; reaching, stooping, bending, and stretching; and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Perform duties of a Prosecuting Attorney under Idaho Code.
Provide legal advice on civil, constitutional, and administrative matters and defend the County concerning contracts, real estate, personnel, purchases, public records, public meetings, government ethics, and other issues.
Manage assigned cases from intake through disposition, including reviewing police reports and screening potential charges.
Prepare legal documents, ordinances, resolutions, pleadings, briefs, memorandums, opinion letters, complaints, motions, orders, and other materials.
Advise elected and appointed officials, department administrators, and law enforcement agencies on legal matters.
Identify, analyze, evaluate, and address County risks, loss exposures, liability, and claims; promote internal controls and develop risk-management programs.
Initiate and respond to civil and criminal actions on behalf of the County and its elected officials when appropriate.
Represent the County in civil forfeiture proceedings, conservatorship and guardianship matters, public administrator cases, and other civil litigation.
Prepare witness lists; confer with citizen witnesses and law enforcement agents; and prepare witnesses for trial.
Research case-specific legal issues and stay current on court decisions and legislation affecting criminal and civil law.
Negotiate potential case resolutions with defense counsel or defendants in accordance with facts, law, and policy.
Prepare legal strategies, questions, jury instructions, jury selection, and opening and closing statements.
Present evidence and arguments at arraignments, preliminary hearings, motion hearings, trials, juvenile proceedings, mental commitment proceedings, Grand Jury proceedings, and other court proceedings.
Conduct training for law enforcement agents to improve arrest, search, and seizure procedures.
Respond to legal questions and obtain arrest and search warrants while on call 24 hours per day.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with the Idaho Rules of Professional Conduct.
Conduct community outreach and advise the public on criminal justice topics, including the rights of victims, complainants, and witnesses.
Assist other counties as a Special Prosecutor when directed by the Prosecuting Attorney.
Supervise attorneys, investigators, and support staff in accordance with County and Office policies; participate in interviewing, training, and evaluating employees.
Perform other related duties as required.