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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Criminal Deputy County Attorney

Suite 102, MT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$88K/yr - $124K/yr

NEOGOV is seeking a Criminal Deputy County Attorney for the Gallatin County Attorney's office. This role is responsible for prosecuting felony and misdemeanor offenses in various courts, preparing legal documents, and advising city and county agencies on legal matters.

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Responsibilities

Prosecutes criminal offenders, reviews investigative reports from law enforcement officers and makes determinations of what charges to file and who to charge or decline the prosecution

Prepares for and makes court appearances in non-trial settings such as arraignments, omnibus hearings, change of plea hearings, sentencing hearings, etc. Interviews and prepares witnesses. Prepares court papers. Responds to motions and arguments from the defense

Represents the State in court appearance before judges and juries. Prepares witnesses. Prepares jury instructions and exhibits. Examines witnesses. Negotiates plea agreements with defense counsel or defendants unrepresented. Assists law enforcement officers with search warrants and subpoenas. Does legal research and prepares legal briefs, memoranda and other documents

Advises city and county agencies and other special districts on legal questions pertaining to their functions. Expectation to be on-call at times to respond to law enforcement questions

Prepares legal documents for court. Negotiates with parties to resolve contested issues. Appears in court and handles regular court duties such as preparing witness, investigating evidence and witnesses, and preparing finding of fact, conclusion of law and preparing other arguments either orally or with written briefs