DPA ATTORNEY

State of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
Category Administration
Job Description
The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney works under the direction of the Elected Prosecuting Attorney and is responsible for maintaining a criminal case load and handling all matters associated with criminal prosecution.

Requirements

  • Receives criminal complaints from citizens within the judicial district for consideration of prosecution.
  • Maintains misdemeanor case load, including trial and witness preparation, filing appropriate motions and responses and trying misdemeanor cases and appeals.
  • Maintains a felony case load, including trial and witness preparation, filing appropriate motions and responses and trying felony Circuit Court cases for the Judicial District.
  • Reviews case files submitted by law enforcement and other investigatory agencies to recommend appropriate criminal charges.
  • Drafts briefs, motions, and other supporting legal documents on criminal cases within the Judicial District.
  • Represents the State of Arkansas in legal proceedings within the Judicial District.
  • Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply case law, state and federal statutes, legal precedents, and relevant legislative intent to agency legal matters.
  • Ability to provide legal guidance and technical assistance.
  • Ability to conduct litigation.
  • Ability to prepare, present and review oral and written information and reports.

Benefits

  • Salary Range: $85,943 - $127,195
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