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SENIOR DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY I

Little Rock, AROnsiteFull TimeSenior$125,829–$186,228 /yrPosted 25 days ago

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Required skills

criminal prosecution
charging decisions
misdemeanor prosecutions
felony Circuit Court cases
law enforcement
investigatory agencies
criminal charges
legal proceedings

Role summary

The Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I is responsible for managing a criminal caseload, including court preparation, charging decisions, legal research, and drafting legal documents. This role involves handling misdemeanor and felony cases, reviewing files from law enforcement, and representing the State of Arkansas in legal proceedings. The position requires a Juris Doctor degree and licensure to practice law in Arkansas.

Position Information

Class Code: Q532U

Grade: SPC09

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $125,829 - $186,228

Summary

The Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I 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 as well as the drafting of legal documents.

Functions

Receives criminal complaints from citizens within the judicial district for consideration of prosecution. 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.

Dimensions

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of state and federal laws and statutes. Knowledge of Criminal Procedure.
Knowledge of legal research and writing protocols. Knowledge of the state's legislative processes.
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.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have a juris doctorate from an accredited law school.

Licenses

Must be licensed to practice law in Arkansas.

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