Bannock County ยท 3 weeks ago
Deputy Prosecutor III
Pocatello, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$95K/yr - $104K/yr
3+ years expBannock County is seeking a Deputy Prosecutor III to provide professional legal services, including prosecuting various cases and assisting the County Prosecutor. The role involves managing a caseload, making charging decisions, negotiating settlements, and representing the County's interests in court.
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Responsibilities
Investigates, prepares, and manages felony, misdemeanor, and/or juvenile cases for trial, including but not limited to: reviewing charges and evidence, conducting legal research, interviewing affected parties, preparing required legal and court documents, preparing, and arguing briefs, and attending court proceedings
May be assigned specific types of cases such as major crimes, complex litigation, serious felony, and civil cases, or other complex specializations
Makes charging decisions following review and evaluation of police reports and other evidence and in consideration of applicable law
Negotiates case settlements with opposing counsel
Advises and consults with police officers, detectives, attorneys, defendants, victims, witnesses, and other interested and affected parties
Represents the County's interest in court
Answers communications from the public relative to legal matters affecting the County
May be assigned on call after regular hours to respond to emergency situations, or other duties as assigned or necessary to aid the department in the completion of its objectives
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures, and safety practices
Qualification
Required
Graduation from a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association with a Juris Doctorate Degree (JD)
Admission to the Idaho State Bar with an active license to practice law in the State of Idaho
Meet any annual licensing requirements and maintain a membership in good standing in the Idaho State Bar Association
Three (3) years of career experience and three (3) years of Bannock County prosecuting experience, or equivalent combination of experience
Legal, court, and judicial procedures, rules, terminology, methods, documents, practices, and objectives typically used in a courtroom environment
Applicable federal, state, and municipal laws, statutes, ordinances, and code needed for practice of the assigned caseload and duties, and their application to county government
Legal research methods and applications used to determine established precedents and sources of legal references applicable to the County caseload and current legal issues
Analyze evidence, organize facts, identify precedents, weigh alternatives, and anticipate possible to develop and deploy an appropriate legal strategy and logical argument(s)
Appear without assistance in court and other judicial proceedings and be able to present evidence, arguments, testimony, and witnesses before a judge or jury
Negotiate complex legal issues with opponents, and bring interested and affected parties to consensus
Operate standard office equipment, including a personal computer, printer/scanner, and job-related software applications
Make significant/substantial legal decisions in individual cases based on a combination of factors including the law, policy, and rules of ethics
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, for purposes of advocating, persuading, negotiating, and counseling for or on behalf of the County
Maintain a professional demeanor during all situations, and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees, staff, attorneys, law enforcement personnel, victims, witnesses, supervisory personnel, agency stakeholders, state and local elected and appointed officials, and the public
Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure to meet time-sensitive deadlines, and be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, manage case priorities, including handling interruption and change
Demonstrate character, integrity, and ingenuity in representing the County
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal interaction and to communicate effectively in person, in writing, on a telephone, and in a courtroom environment
Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written filings and supporting documents, and to assist in the preparation, monitoring, and litigation of all cases
Sufficient manual dexterity, 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 attend scheduled court appearances
Company
Bannock County
Bannock County offers public services including tax administration, court assistance, and community safety.
201-500 employees
Funding
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