Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - Criminal Division

Twin Falls County•Twin Falls, ID

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney will be assigned to prosecute a variety of misdemeanor and/or felony cases independently and with the assistance of supervisors or colleagues as necessary. The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney's duties include all litigation, negotiation, preparation, and resolution while possessing the courtroom skills required to prosecute the assigned cases. Misdemeanor prosecutors screen cases, appear at motions to suppress, and prosecute cases ranging from infractions (traffic tickets) to misdemeanors (driving under the influence, petit thefts, etc.). Felony prosecutors are assigned cases such as narcotics, DUI, property crimes, domestic violence, or other crimes. This attorney will spend many hours in court and will make critical decisions in case strategy, preparation and presentation. The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney works under the direction of the Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, but must exercise independent judgment and initiative. The principal duties of the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney are performed in the office and the courtroom.

Requirements

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 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 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 Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, for purposes of advocating, persuading, negotiating, and counseling on behalf of the 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 defense strategies
Ability to Present and argue cases while handling unanticipated problems smoothly and effectively
Proficiently operate computers and 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 in 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
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
Licensed to practice law in the State of Idaho
Eligible for membership in the Idaho Prosecuting Attorney's Association
Must successfully pass background investigation relevant to the position, including fingerprints and remain in good standing for the duration of employment with the County

Responsibilities

Represents the State of Idaho in criminal cases by going to crime scenes, advising law enforcement agencies during investigations of crimes, obtaining search warrants, screening cases, deciding whether to file charges, meeting with crime victims, attending multiple court proceedings, organizing the case file, preparing evidence, securing witnesses, preparing for jury trial, presenting the State's case to the jury, responding to post-trial motions, filing and prosecuting probation violations
Responds to legal questions from law enforcement agencies
Represents the State of Idaho in post-conviction relief petitions including filing answers, motions and supporting pleadings, and presenting the State's case to the court
Directs staff in the preparation of pleadings, forms, orders, motions, legal memorandums and other paperwork
Protects the rights of victims and those criminally accused
Provides training to law enforcement officers, other prosecutors, child welfare advocates, and court personnel
Conducts legal research
Interacts, mediates and negotiates with opposing counsel, judges, office staff, other agencies and law enforcement offices
Performs time management and scheduling functions, meets deadlines, and sets project priorities
Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate co-workers to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of office operations and activities
Interacts with county employees, witnesses, victims, defendants, law enforcement officials, visitors, and the general public effectively and professionally
Assists other prosecutors in the office on cases when necessary
Acts as a special prosecutor in cases in other counties
Attends Idaho Prosecuting Attorneys Association training to comply with continuing legal education requirements of the Idaho State Bar
Performs other duties as assigned by the Twin Falls County Prosecuting Attorney