DeSoto County District Attorney's Office · 21 hours ago
Assistant District Attorney
Hernando, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expThe DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office seeks qualified candidates for a full-time Assistant District Attorney position. This role involves representing the State of Mississippi, reviewing criminal allegations, developing case strategies, and preparing cases for prosecution in the DeSoto County Circuit Court.
Law Enforcement
Responsibilities
Reviewing and analyzing allegations of criminal violations
Developing strategies for investigations
Coordinating with Mississippi law enforcement agencies to ensure that cases are investigated thoroughly and effectively
Developing testimonial and documentary evidence relevant to cases and for trial
Presenting evidence to DeSoto County Grand Juries
Identifying relevant legal issues in cases and investigations
Making recommendations for or against prosecution
Preparing and presenting cases for prosecution, to include: preparing grand jury testimony, prosecution summaries, and indictment recommendations
Preparing motions, pleadings, and briefs
Conducting pretrial discovery and motions practice
Conducting every aspect of trial preparation and trial presentation in the DeSoto County Circuit Court in the Twenty-Third Judicial District
Qualification
Required
Applicants must possess a J.D. from an American Bar Association accredited law school, and be an active member of the Mississippi Bar in good standing
Applicants also must have strong, demonstrated qualifications in the following areas: written and oral communication skills; the ability to analyze complex issues; skill and experience working collaboratively and productively with others; organizational skills; professional judgment; initiative; and the ability to excel in a fast-paced, demanding environment
Preferred
five years in the practice of law
Company
DeSoto County District Attorney's Office
Our mission is to pursue justice on behalf of the good, law abiding citizens of Mississippi by zealously and ethically prosecuting individuals who commit felony crimes in DeSoto County.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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