Attorney/Prosecutor

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - Criminal Division 1115 E Albany St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA

Being a Deputy Prosecutor in Canyon County is more than just a job - it is an opportunity to make a real impact. Canyon County, the second largest in Idaho, is warm and friendly, and neighbors great recreation opportunities in Boise, on the Snake River, and the Sunnyslope wine region.

The Canyon County Prosecuting Attorney's Office invites all interested and qualified persons to apply for a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in the Criminal Division. We are a fast-paced, high volume office looking for individuals who can dedicate themselves to our team effort. Interested individuals must be licensed to practice law in the State of Idaho. Application period ends: Please include a cover letter, resume, references, and writing sample with your application. Applications and inquiries will be considered confidential.

The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney represents the State of Idaho as a trial attorney in the prosecution of criminal, quasi-criminal, and limited civil actions in Juvenile, Magistrate, and District Court proceedings and assist the elected Prosecuting Attorney in performing the statutory and constitutional functions of the office.

This is a multi-level class series in which incumbents may be assigned to any of five levels, depending on organizational needs, professional legal experience, individual expertise and skill, proficiency, and complexity of assigned caseload. Positions in these classes are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the entry level. Rule 226 Provisional Deputy is the pre-entry level in the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney (DPA) series, assigned to law students and recent law school graduates studying for the Bar Exam. Provisional Deputies are legal interns admitted under Idaho Bar Commission Rule 226 to the limited practice of law.

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I is the entry level in the (DPA) series, assigned to employees with limited previous legal experience who are fully licensed to practice law in the State of Idaho. This class is typically used as a training class and employees work under immediate supervision while learning job skills and tasks.

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney II is the first working level assigned to employees with at least the equivalent of one year as a DPA I. Under general supervision, employees at this level perform work of average difficulty in all phases of criminal, quasi-criminal, and limited civil practice.

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney III is the full journey level assigned to employees with the equivalent of at least two years’ experience as a DPA. Employees at this level are assigned increasing difficult and complex cases and should require limited instruction or assistance.

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney IV is the senior journey level assigned to employees with the equivalent of at least three years’ experience as a DPA. Employees at this level are generally assigned more difficult and sensitive cases, are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the CCPA and require only occasional instruction or assistance as necessary.

Prepare complaints

Prepare witness list and confer with citizen witnesses and law enforcement agents

Research case-specific legal issues and draft motions, orders, and memoranda

Negotiate potential case resolutions with defense counsel/defendants as appropriate, in accordance with facts, law, and policy

Prepare questions, legal strategies, jury instructions, jury selection, opening and closing statements

Conduct legal research as necessary to stay abreast of court decisions and legislation affecting practice of criminal law

Conduct training for law enforcement agents designed to improve procedures for arrests, searches, seizures, etc.

Exercise direct supervision over attorney, investigators, and support staff in accordance with Office policies and procedures

Participate in interview and evaluation and training of employees

Respond to legal questions from law enforcement agencies and obtain search warrants by being on call 24 hours per day, per the duty roster of the CCPA

Conduct outreach and advise the public on criminal practice and issues of community concern, including the rights of victims, complainants, and witnesses

·Assist other counties as Special Prosecutor when so directed by the PA

Performs all work duties and activities following county policies, procedures, and safety practices

Local, state, and federal rules of criminal and civil procedure

• Principles and techniques of legal research
• Current technology and trends in legal practice
• Telephone, office, and online etiquette
• Present statements of fact, law, and argument clearly, logically, and persuasively, orally and in writing
• Operate specialized case management and tracking system and general computer system
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in all State and Federal courts in Idaho

Sufficient clarify of speech and writing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively on the telephone and in person

• Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and review and prepare a variety of written and text materials, file them in a prescribed order, and organize documents and materials
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate personal computer and other office equipment
• Sufficient personal mobility, agility, strength, and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to work at a keyboard for an extended period; to reach, stoop, bend, and stretch in filing materials, lift to 25 pounds, and work in an office and courtroom environment.

This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Employment decisions related to recruitment and selection are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.