DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

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.