What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy County Attorney position at Beaverhead County Attorney's Office?
Pay Rate : $90,000 per year, D.O.E., Salaried
Position Type / Status : Permanent, Full-time, Exempt
Beaverhead County Attorney's Office is hiring for a Deputy County Attorney position. We are looking for an individual who has a passion working for government and wants to make a positive impact in the community.
Position is open until filled and applications will be reviewed weekly.
Who We Are and What We Do
Criminal : The County Attorney's Office prosecutes felony offenses committed within Beaverhead County, andmisdemeanor offenses committed within the county, but outside the City of Dillon. Generally, theoffice does not investigate criminal offenses and only prosecutes cases referred to it by law enforcementagencies such as the Beaverhead County Sheriff, the Dillon City Police Department, Fish Wildlife and Parks,Motor Carrier Services, and the Montana Highway Patrol. In addition, the office accepts referrals of criminalmatters from a variety of state and federal law enforcement agencies. The office alsoprosecutes persons under the age of 18 in Youth Court.
Civil : Responsible for providing legal advice to the County Commissioners, all county departments and to many of the county's sub-jurisdictions such as school, fire, conservation, and weed districts. The office handles involuntary commitments for those who are "seriously mentally ill" and assists the state with involuntary commitment for those who are "seriously developmentally disabled" who are residents of the county.
Deputy County Attorney Duties
- Prosecutes criminal and civil cases in Justice and District Court;
- Represents the County in various courtroom proceedings, including jury trials, bench trials, omnibus hearings, motions hearings, summary judgment hearings, and other pre-trial hearings;
- Reviews police reports and witness statements;
- Files criminal charges;
- Drafts and responds to motions;
- Negotiates plea agreements;
- Conducts legal research;
- Interviews witnesses;
- Prepares legal documents, briefs, and opinions;
- Attends meetings with legal personnel, law enforcement personnel, and elected officials;
- Confers with and advises other public agencies on relative legal matters;
- Works with the Montana Attorney General on cases before the Montana Supreme Court;
- Advises county government officials on civil matters;
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
Other Benefits
Qualifications and Application Requirements
For questions on this position or on the application process, please call (406) 683-3730 or e-mail paralegal@beaverheadcountymt.gov.
Disclaimer : Equal Opportunity Employer
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Salary : $90,000