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Salt Lake County · 1 month ago

Prosecuting Attorney - Open Recruitment (Grades 18,19,20)

Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$122K/yr - $174K/yr

0+ years exp

Salt Lake County is looking for multiple Prosecuting Attorneys to perform responsible and complex legal work in the District Attorney’s Office. The role involves preparing and presenting cases, conducting trials, and engaging in plea negotiations, while also providing training and guidance to less-experienced attorneys.

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Responsibilities

Reviews investigative reports and screens requests for prosecution to determine validity of facts

Meets with law enforcement officers, complainants, victims and witnesses as may be required for screening decisions

Prepares or directs the preparation of screening worksheets, fact sheets, “informations,” declinations, arrest warrants or summons

Prepares or directs the preparation of search warrants and investigative subpoenas using knowledge and understanding of the law of search and seizure

Reviews case files in preparation for trials and hearings and meets with law enforcement officers, citizens and expert witnesses to determine evidence of cases prosecuted

Reviews cases with regard to possible plea negotiations, assesses the strengths and weaknesses of cases and negotiates plea agreements within the guidelines and office policies and procedures

Prepares cases prior to court appearances, researches laws pertaining to case facts and prepares witnesses for court appearances

Appears in appropriate courts conducting trials or hearings, presenting evidence and/or arguments as an advocate for the County and/or the State

Maintains current knowledge and skill in all phases of trial including knowledge of rules of procedure and evidence

Prepares judgments, orders, finding of fact and conclusions of law as directed by the court

Review for appeal and prepares appeals where necessary to protect the interests of the County and/or the State

Participates in office training programs and other legal professional development programs for continuing legal education as required by the Utah State Bar Association directives and the Salt Lake District Attorney’s Office

Provides educational services and trainings to law enforcement agencies and the public within the guidelines of the Code of Professional Conduct and the policies and procedures of the Salt Lake District Attorney’s Office

Complies with office and county policies and procedures regarding annual leave, sick leave and other special leave

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)Utah State Bar membershipLegal researchTrial preparationPlea negotiationsPublic speakingCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Member in good standing with the Utah State Bar Association or other state bar association with the ability to become a member of the Utah State Bar Association on the first day work

Graduation from a recognized college of law with a Juris Doctor (JD)

Entry positions require between zero (0) and eight (3) years of full-time paid employment in the practice of law

Employment as a full-time paid judicial clerk in a court of record or appellate court may be credited as full-time legal employment

For Grade 19, entry positions require between three (3) and eight (8) years of full-time paid employment in the practice of law

For Grade 20, a minimum of eight (8) years of full-time paid employment in the practice of law

Due to the nature of this position, the applicant must successfully pass an initial criminal background check as well as every two years thereafter and continuously meet the requirements of the Bureau of Criminal Information (BCI)

Preferred

Experience in prosecution and trying cases in any of the following areas: homicide; special victims; white collar fraud; gang organized crime

Company

Salt Lake County

Salt Lake County is a website of the Salt lake country government.

Founded in 1850

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.slco.org

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