Description:
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.
