DPA ATTORNEY
State of Arkansas, Russellville, AR, United States
Summary
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, including court preparation, charging decisions, legal research, and the drafting of legal documents.
Position Information
Class Code: Q535U
Grade: SPC05
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $85,943 - $127,195
Functions
Receives criminal complaints from citizens within the judicial district for consideration of prosecution and prepares complaint affidavits for filing in misdemeanor prosecutions.
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.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of state and federal laws and statutes, and criminal procedure.
Knowledge of legal research and writing protocols and the state’s legislative processes.
Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply case law, statutes, legal precedents, and relevant legislative intent to agency legal matters.
Ability to provide legal guidance, technical assistance, and conduct litigation.
Ability to prepare, present, and review oral and written information and reports.
Minimum Qualifications
A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
Licenses
Licensed to practice law in Arkansas and admitted to the Arkansas State Bar.
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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, including court preparation, charging decisions, legal research, and the drafting of legal documents.
Position Information
Class Code: Q535U
Grade: SPC05
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $85,943 - $127,195
Functions
Receives criminal complaints from citizens within the judicial district for consideration of prosecution and prepares complaint affidavits for filing in misdemeanor prosecutions.
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.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of state and federal laws and statutes, and criminal procedure.
Knowledge of legal research and writing protocols and the state’s legislative processes.
Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply case law, statutes, legal precedents, and relevant legislative intent to agency legal matters.
Ability to provide legal guidance, technical assistance, and conduct litigation.
Ability to prepare, present, and review oral and written information and reports.
Minimum Qualifications
A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
Licenses
Licensed to practice law in Arkansas and admitted to the Arkansas State Bar.
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