Attorney - PA; Criminal Division

General Summary

The Ada County Prosecutor’s Office is dedicated to serving Idaho’s largest community, keeping it a safe place to live and work, giving a voice to crime victims and advocating for the citizens of Ada County.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards package that increases your base salary by approximately 40%, including:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous vacation and sick leave starting on day one
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Nation's best state retirement systems which includes 11.96% employer contribution
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan with up to 3% county match, plus a 401(k)
• Paid parental leave, life insurance, and robust wellness programs
• Ongoing training opportunities and career pathing
• Ada County Prosecutor’s Office is a qualifying employer under the Federal Public Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program (certain conditions apply). Student loan forgiveness eligibility

The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I handles and manages general misdemeanor and felony cases. A Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I is assigned to the magistrate division, juvenile division, preliminary hearing team. This position is located in the Ada County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, Criminal Division.

The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I is an attorney new to the legal profession or new to this office who is learning various litigation, negotiation, preparation, and trial skills which may entail spending long periods of time in court and documenting a high volume of cases. The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I works in a variety of legal environments and is exposed to numerous caseload types.

The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I learns to work independently and make critical decisions in case strategy, negotiations, and handling with assistance of colleagues.

• Appears in court and documents cases during court proceedings;
• Drafts legal documents such as motions, orders, and memoranda;
• Participates in case negotiations with defense attorneys, which involves analyzing the case to determine its overall strength, evaluating the number and kinds of witnesses available and determining what resolution is appropriate;
• Prepares for hearings and trials in District and/or Magistrate Court by reviewing reports, legal issues, and physical evidence surrounding the case, identifying and interviewing witnesses, consulting with victims, conferring with police officers and preparing for trial;
• Appears in court to represent the State by presenting evidence and argument at arraignments, preliminary hearings, pretrial conferences, hearings on motions, jury and court trials, sentencings, and specialty courts;
• Conducts legal research necessary for case preparation and keeps abreast of Court decisions and legislation affecting the Idaho Criminal Code;
• Demonstrates the conduct and behavior of a team player by helping create a professional and rewarding work environment for all Prosecuting Attorney employees;
• Manages a heavy caseload effectively and in a timely manner;
• Manages and prepares cases, meets discovery deadlines and meets other critical deadlines;
• Supports and interacts with other team members to ensure effective caseload management;
• Communicates effectively and maintains high credibility with the judiciary, law enforcement agencies, victims, witnesses, and co-workers;
• Utilizes the services of the Victim-Witness Unit when appropriate to ease trauma to victims and/or witnesses exposed to the criminal justice system;
• Handles some appellate casework before district court sitting in an appellate capacity;
• Treats pro se litigants, victims, law enforcement officers, witnesses, members of the public, support staff, colleagues and victim-witness staff with dignity and respect;
• Maintains collegial relationship with defense counsel and treats all counsel fairly.

• The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I shall serve at the direction and discretion of the Prosecuting Attorney and shall perform any and all job functions assigned by the Prosecuting Attorney;
• Attends CLE courses to develop legal advocacy and maintains bar membership and good standing with the Idaho State Bar.