<p>Position Information</p> <p>Summary</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Functions</p> <ul> <li>Receives criminal complaints from citizens within the judicial district for consideration of prosecution. </li><li>Prepares complaint affidavits for filing in misdemeanor prosecutions. </li><li>Maintains misdemeanor case load, including trial and witness preparation, filing appropriate motions and responses and trying misdemeanor cases and appeals. </li><li>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. </li><li>Reviews case files submitted by law enforcement and other investigatory agencies to recommend appropriate criminal charges. </li><li>Drafts briefs, motions, and other supporting legal documents on criminal cases within the Judicial District. </li><li>Represents the State of Arkansas in legal proceedings within the Judicial District. </li><li>Performs other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Dimensions</p> <p>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of state and federal laws and statutes. </li><li>Knowledge of Criminal Procedure. </li><li>Knowledge of legal research and writing protocols. </li><li>Knowledge of the state's legislative processes. </li><li>Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply case law, state and federal statutes, legal precedents, and relevant legislative intent to agency legal matters. </li><li>Ability to provide legal guidance and technical assistance. </li><li>Ability to conduct litigation. </li><li>Ability to prepare, present and review oral and written information and reports. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>A juris doctorate from an accredited law school.</p> <p>Licenses</p> <p>Licensed to practice law in Arkansas and admitted to the Arkansas State Bar.</p> <p>Nearest Major Market: Little Rock</p>