Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Date: Aug 25, 2024 Req ID: 8334 Location: Searcy, AR, US, 72143 Category: OFC OF PROSECUTOR COORDINATOR Anticipated Starting Salary: $69,776.00 thru $83,500.00 Position Information 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 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 A juris doctorate from an accredited law school. Licenses Licensed to practice law in Arkansas and admitted to the Arkansas State Bar. Nearest Major Market:Little Rock