DPA ATTORNEY (Q535U)

State of Arkansas • Bentonville, AR

6d • $85,943 - $127,195

About The Position

The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney works under the direction of the Elected Prosecuting Attorney. The position maintains a criminal caseload and handles matters associated with criminal prosecution, including court preparation, charging decisions, legal research, and drafting legal documents. This is a part-time, exempt position.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Arkansas and admitted to the Arkansas State Bar.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and statutes.
• Knowledge of criminal procedure.
• Knowledge of legal research and writing protocols.
• Knowledge of the state's legislative processes.
• Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply case law, state and federal statutes, legal precedents, and relevant legislative intent to agency legal matters.
• Ability to provide legal guidance and technical assistance.
• Ability to conduct litigation.
• Ability to prepare, present, and review oral and written information and reports.

Responsibilities

• Receive criminal complaints from citizens within the judicial district for consideration of prosecution.
• Prepare complaint affidavits for filing in misdemeanor prosecutions.
• Maintain a misdemeanor caseload, including trial and witness preparation, filing motions and responses, and trying misdemeanor cases and appeals.
• Maintain a felony caseload, including trial and witness preparation, filing motions and responses, and trying felony Circuit Court cases for the Judicial District.
• Review case files submitted by law enforcement and other investigatory agencies to recommend appropriate criminal charges.
• Draft briefs, motions, and other supporting legal documents on criminal cases within the Judicial District.
• Represent the State of Arkansas in legal proceedings within the Judicial District.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree