Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary
Performs professional legal and administrative work involving felony or misdemeanor civil or criminal prosecutions. Duties include managing assigned civil and criminal cases, negotiating case settlements, and assisting the Senior Assistant Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, and the elected Prosecuting Attorney with management of the administrative office as directed. The position directly supervises Senior Deputy and Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys and other assigned support staff.
The work is performed under the general supervision of the Senior Assistant Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, but considerable latitude is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office and courtroom environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (will vary by assignment)
- Prepares and manages assigned felony or misdemeanor criminal or civil cases for trial through process,
- Files charging decisions following review and evaluation of police reports,
- Supports various law enforcement agencies throughout the County,
- Assists the Senior Assistant Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney with administrative office management including hiring and supervising support staff,
- Supervises Senior Deputy and Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys and other assigned staff,
- Prepares and manages criminal and civil cases for trial, including but not limited to : initiating complaints, conducting research, interviewing affected parties, preparing required legal and court documents, preparing, and arguing briefs, and attending court proceedings,
- Makes charging decisions following review and evaluation of police reports considering applicable law,
- Negotiates case settlements,
- Advises and consults with police officers, detectives, attorneys, defendants, victims, witnesses, and other interested and affected parties,
- Conducts research of legal precedents, federal laws, state statutes, and County ordinances and represents the County's interest in court,
- Answers communications from the public relative to legal matters affecting the County,
- Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures, and safety practices,
Other Duties and Responsibilities
On call after regular hours to respond to emergency situations, andPerforms other related duties as required.Competency Requirements
Knowledge of :
Legal, court, and judicial procedures, rules, terminology, methods, documents, practices, and objectives,Applicable County, city, state, and federal laws, statutes, ordinances, and codes,General municipal, state and federal laws affecting county government,County ordinances and codes,Legal research methods,Established precedents and sources of legal references applicable to County ordinances and codes,Operation of standard office equipment including a personal computer and job-related software applications,Contemporary negotiation techniques and methods,Supervision and office administration techniques,Employee supervisory and directional methods and techniques,English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and composition, andOther knowledge deemed necessary by supervisors.Ability to :
Analyze, appraise, and organize facts, evidence, and precedents in determining the various aspects, alternatives, and possible outcomes of cases,Present material to opponents and develop an appropriate legal strategy,Appear without assistance in court and other judicial proceedings and present evidence, arguments, testimony, and witnesses before a judge or jury,Make significant / substantial legal decisions in individual cases based on a combination of factors including the law, policy, and rules of ethics,Plan, direct, and evaluate the work of assigned staff; provide coaching and reinforcement to assist staff to meet expectations; take steps for corrective action; hire, fire, discipline, and reward assigned employees.Negotiate complex legal issues,Bring interested and affected parties to consensus,Discern critical issues and needs of the County through a negotiation process,Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, for purposes of advocating, persuading, negotiating, and counseling for or on behalf of the County,Analyze, appraise, and organize facts and precedents and present such material in a clear and logical form,Determine alternative courses of action, and possible courses of action of opponents,Present and argue cases and to manage unanticipated problems smoothly and effectively,Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees, staff, attorneys, law enforcement personnel, victims, witnesses, supervisory personnel, state and local elected and appointed officials, and the public,Maintain a professional demeanor during stressful situations,Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines,Perform multiple tasks simultaneously, including handling interruptions, and then returning to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner,Perform time management and scheduling functions, meet deadlines, and set case priorities,Operate standard office equipment and a personal computer using program applications appropriate to assigned duties,Demonstrate integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks,Use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and / or oral instructions, andOther abilities and skills required by supervisors.Acceptable Experience and Training
Graduation from a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association with a Juris Doctorate Degree,License to practice law in the State of Idaho,Five (5) years' experience as a practicing attorney, preferably as a prosecutor, is preferred, andAny equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.Special Qualifications
Membership in good standing in the Idaho State Bar Association.Essential Physical Abilities
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and to communicate effectively in person, on a telephone, and in a courtroom environment,Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and to assist in the preparation, monitoring, and litigation of all criminal and civil cases,Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate standard office equipment and a personal computer, andSufficient personal mobility, flexibility, and balance, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to work in an office environment, lift up to 20 pounds, and perform in a courtroom environment.Bannock County is an Equal Opportunity employer
Veteran's Preference given pursuant to Idaho Code
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