Overview

_Applications available at the Cascade County Human Resources Dept., or Job Service._All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application._Position:_ Deputy County Attorney - Criminal Dept. _Salary:_ $98,028.18 - $111,528.18 Yearly DOE _Schedule:_ Full-time with benefits _Closing Date:_ Open Until Filled _Department: _ County Attorney _Department Administrator:_ Joshua Racki At a minimum, all qualified applicants must have : Education/Experience/Training: Ø Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school and admitted to the Montana State Bar with an active license to practice law in Montana or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of date of hire.Ø Prior experience in a County Attorney's office preferred. Licenses and Other Requirements: Ø Valid Driver's License issued by the State of Montana.Ø Reliable transportation for "on call" assignments._ Each applicant is required to provide the following: _r Cascade County Employment Applicationr Letter of Introductionr Resumer Writing Sampler Copy of current law license. JOB SUMMARY The Deputy County Attorney - Criminal performs complex legal, professional, and administrative work. The work is performed in accordance with established standards and practices of the legal profession, state and federal law, and County policy. Under policies and procedures established by the Cascade County Attorney, the Deputy County Attorney (Criminal) initiates and prosecutes criminal cases through final disposition and provides legal counsel and advice on matters of criminal law and performs other related duties as required or assigned. Must be able to pass background check and meet and maintain implemented or required security approvals for employment with the Cascade County Attorney's Office. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Deputy County Attorney (Criminal) prosecutes adult criminal offenders through final disposition in Justice and District Courts, may also prosecute child abuse and neglect cases, bring involuntary mental health commitments, prosecute child support enforcement, initiate guardianship/conservatorship proceedings, prosecute youth offenders in Youth Court and attend Drug Treatment Court, reviews investigative reports from law enforcement officers, makes determination regarding charges to be filed, whom to prosecute and when to decline prosecution, drafts and files charging documents, coordinates, plans, prepares and executes jury and judge trials, communicates regularly with victims and law enforcement regarding case status, prepares for and attends various court hearings such as arraignments, omnibus, bail, suppression, change of plea, sentencing, revocation, etc., interviews and prepares witnesses for courtroom proceedings, prepares pleadings, briefs and other legal documents for filing with the court, responds to various written and oral motions and arguments made by defense counsel, prepares jury instructions and necessary trial and/or hearing exhibits, must be able to communicate well with witnesses and victims of all ages, social, economic and educational backgrounds, negotiates plea agreements, assists law enforcement with and drafts search warrants and subpoenas, conducts legal research and prepares legal briefs, memoranda and other documents, provides legal advice to various County officials, outside agencies and law enforcement, drafts legal opinions, researches and interprets statutes, codes and ordinances, negotiates with concerned parties to resolve contested issues, prepares findings of fact and conclusions of law and drafts proposed orders, prepares arguments orally and in writing, must serve as "on call" attorney on a rotational basis to law enforcement. Full-time employees are prohibited from engaging in private practice, except for representation of their immediate family._ Knowledge and understanding of: _ Civil and Criminal Law, Rules of Civil and Criminal procedure, Rules