Deputy County & Prosecuting Attorney

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION

Under direction of the County Attorney, work involves responsibility for prosecution of criminal violations and for participating in functions of arraignments and trials, providing opinions and advice, and for performing similar related legal work.

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I: No Experience

• Monitors and assists in investigations
• Prepares proper charging documents for criminal offenses
• Researches and briefs pre-trial motions
• Appears in court for hearings
• Interviews and assists witnesses
• Negotiates plea agreements
• Recommends bonds and sentences
• Performs legal research and prepares pleadings
• Advises and assists the general public
• Advises and assists law enforcement agencies on call as needed
• Advises and assists county officials
• On call 24 hours a day and 7 days on a rotating basis

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney II: Some Experience

• Additional responsibilities not specified

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney III: Advanced Experience

• Additional responsibilities not specified

Please review the Job Description below for a more replete list of functions.