DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Date: May 8, 2024 Req ID: 1486 Location: Hot Springs, AR, US, 71901 Category: OFC OF PROSECUTOR COORDINATOR Anticipated Starting Salary: $62,531.00 Position Information Summary The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney works under the direction of the Elected Prosecuting Attorney and is responsible for maintaining a criminal case load and handling all matters associated with criminal prosecution, including court preparation, charging decisions, legal research as well as the drafting of legal documents.

Functions + Receives criminal complaints from citizens within the judicial district for consideration of prosecution.

+ Prepares complaint affidavits for filing in misdemeanor prosecutions.

+ Maintains misdemeanor case load, including trial and witness preparation, filing appropriate motions and responses and trying misdemeanor cases and appeals.

+ Maintains a felony case load, 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.

Dimensions Knowledge, Skills and Abilities + 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.

Minimum Qualifications A juris doctorate from an accredited law school.

Licenses Licensed to practice law in Arkansas and admitted to the Arkansas State Bar.

Nearest Major Market:Little Rock Nearest Secondary Market:Hot Springs