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Connecticut Department of Administrative Services · 4 hours ago

DCJ Deputy Assistant State's Attorney

Manchester, CT

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$93K/yr - $93K/yr

The Connecticut Department of Administrative Services is seeking a Deputy Assistant State's Attorney for the Division of Criminal Justice. The role involves receiving training and representing the state in the prosecution of criminal and motor vehicle cases, requiring the incumbent to be an attorney in good standing with the Connecticut Bar.

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Responsibilities

Reviews all documentation relative to assigned criminal cases and infractions and directs supplemental or further investigation

Prepares cases for arraignment, selecting appropriate charges, preparing original statement of facts

Reviews outstanding defense motions and prepares responses or objections as appropriate

Interviews witnesses and victims

Evaluates strengths and weaknesses of case in light of above findings

Initiates and completes related legal research

Responsible for plea negotiation with defense attorneys

Conducts pre-trial conferences

Conducts jury selection

Tries cases before juries, three-judge panels, single judge or magistrate

Reviews applications for arrest warrants and, upon approval, signs and presents to presiding judge for final review and signature

Maintains liaison with and functions as resource to state and local police

Advises victims of crimes as to their rights and directs them to the appropriate supportive agencies

Defends petitions of habeas corpus including preparation of pleadings, argument of motions, and trial of action

If a member of the Appellate Unit, defends appeals brought by convicted defendants before the Appellate Court and Supreme Court

May prepare appellate material for submission to Chief State's Attorney's Office after conviction

May review applications for search and seizure warrants

Performs related duties as required

Qualification

Connecticut Bar membershipCriminal law knowledgeLegal researchTrial skillsInterpersonal skillsNegotiating skillsOral communicationWritten communication

Required

Must be an attorney at law and must be a member of the Connecticut Bar in good standing

Prior to employment, candidates will be required to complete a background check

Appointment to this position is made by the Criminal Justice Commission

Incumbents will be required to complete a background check

Must specify your qualifications on your application

Must be a certified legal intern pursuant to the rules of the Superior Court

Must be admitted to the Connecticut Bar within one (1) year of graduation from an accredited law school

Company

Connecticut Department of Administrative Services

Connecticut Department of Administrative Services is a government firm that offers business functions to state agencies and municipalities.

Founded in 1977

Hartford, Connecticut, USA

501-1000 employees

https://portal.ct.gov/das

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Jenna Lynn Fusco, MS, SHRM-CP

Human Resources Business Partner 3 (Director of HR)

Natalie S. Wagner

Director of Strategic Operations and Partnerships

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