DPA ATTORNEY (Q535U)
About The Position
The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney works under the direction of the Elected Prosecuting Attorney and maintains a criminal caseload. The role handles matters associated with criminal prosecution, including court preparation, charging decisions, legal research, and drafting legal documents. The attorney receives criminal complaints from citizens within the judicial district for consideration of prosecution and prepares complaint affidavits for filing in misdemeanor prosecutions. The position maintains misdemeanor and felony caseloads, including trial and witness preparation, filing motions and responses, and trying misdemeanor cases, appeals, and felony Circuit Court cases. The attorney reviews case files submitted by law enforcement and other investigative agencies to recommend appropriate charges, drafts briefs and other supporting documents, and represents the State of Arkansas in legal proceedings within the judicial district. Other duties may be assigned.
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 misdemeanor caseloads, including trial and witness preparation, filing motions and responses, and trying misdemeanor cases and appeals.
- Maintain felony caseloads, 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 investigative 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
