Deputy Assistant District Attorney

Salary : $47.00 Hourly

Location : Friendship, WI

Job Type : Regular Full-time

Job Number : 58-2024

Department : District Attorney

Opening Date : 11 / 15 / 2024

Description

Performs complex executive work litigating cases as assigned by the District Attorney on behalf of the State of Wisconsin, consulting and advising law enforcement agencies and personnel on investigative issues, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work involves setting policies and goals under the direction of the District Attorney. Limited supervision is exercised over Paralegal, Legal Secretary, Victim / Witness Coordinator, and Limited-Term Employee.

Examples of Duties

• Litigates cases as assigned by the District Attorney on behalf of the State of Wisconsin.
• Makes decisions regarding charges and drafts criminal complaints.
• Consults and advises law enforcement agencies and personnel on investigative issues, including search warrants, subpoenas, and constitutional questions.
• Prepares sufficiently for trial; gathers and ensures the accuracy of the facts of the case; prepares victim(s) and witnesses for testimony and cross-examination; makes presentations as expert testimony; assists with jury selection, prepares opening statements and closing arguments, jury instructions and all evidentiary issues.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performs other related functions and duties as assigned or required.

It is unlikely an employee will perform all the duties listed on a regular basis, nor is the list exhaustive in the sense it covers all the duties that an employee may be required to perform. The examples are merely indicative, not restrictive.

Essential Qualifications

Juris Doctorate in law, or related field and moderate experience in criminal litigation, criminal court, municipal court, or similar legal background. Possession of State of Wisconsin Law Practice License certification upon hire. Valid driver's license in the State of Wisconsin.

Additional Information

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of County and department policies and procedures to include emergency and inclement weather policies; ability to prioritize and manage multiple, concurrent projects, including hundreds of simultaneous prosecution cases; ability to prioritize and manage multiple, concurrent projects; attention to detail and ability to effectively organize time and anticipate, plan and successfully respond to changing circumstances; ability to drafts criminal complaints; thorough knowledge of investigative issues, including search warrants, subpoenas, and constitutional questions; ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals; ability to operate and use standard office equipment; knowledge and ability to use standard office and position-specific software; ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other departments and the general public; work requires the ability to manage highly stressful situations, including adversarial relationships with other parties, working closely with people who have experienced significant trauma, and managing a high-paced, high-volume caseload.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires sitting and occasionally requires standing and walking; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Exposure to bloodborne pathogens is considered low for this position.

Adams County is not only a County with lots of outdoor activities, like fishing, boating, hunting, ATV'ing, camping, and hiking, but working for the County you receive many benefits as well!

The County offers health insurance coverage through UMR. The County pays 85% of the premium for both single and family coverage, along with a contribution to the Health Savings Account (HSA).

Dental, Vision, and supplemental insurance is also available, with the employee paying the premium.

The County offers a basic life insurance plan (at the County expense) for regular employees. There are also supplemental plans available for the employee to purchase.

The County provides a retirement account in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) for eligible employees. Employees pay one-half of the required contribution; the County pays the other half.

The County provides a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to all employees and their family members, at no cost to the employee.

Have you read the complete job description and do you verify that you meet the minimum qualifications listed?

Will you grant Adams County the authority to do a complete and thorough background check including personal and professional references, education, and employment?

Do you have any knowledge or experience of court procedures, state laws, local ordinances and regulations, and legal documents.

What is your understanding of the District Attorney's role in the criminal justice system?

Do you have any relatives that work for Adams County?

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