DPA ATTORNEY (Q535U)

State of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

49d • $85,943 - $127,195

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 position represents the State of Arkansas in legal proceedings within the Judicial District.

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

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

What This Job Offers

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