Assistant District Attorney

Assistant District Attorney (Grade 30)

Salary: $79,560.00 ($38.25 an hour) – $86,028.80 ($41.36 an hour)

Supervisor:
Eric Edwards – District Attorney

The purpose of this classification is to perform legal/administrative functions associated with prosecution of criminal cases on behalf of the state.

• Represents the state in criminal jury trials, non-jury trials, probation violation hearings, juvenile delinquency, bond hearings, pleas, appeals, etc.
• Conducts investigations of cases to determine and ensure sufficient legal and factual merit for prosecution; obtains statements from victims and witnesses.
• Conducts plea negotiations for disposition of criminal cases.
• Prepares for and conducts trials; performs jury selection; prepares/presents opening statements; performs direct and cross examinations; presents evidence; argues motions and objections; prepares jury instructions, closing arguments, publication of verdicts and sentencing.
• Prepares and presents indictments for grand jury.
• Negotiates sentence recommendations as appropriate based on legal and factual information.
• Performs legal research functions; reviews current and updated case law and statutes.
• Compiles and/or tracks various administrative and/or statistical data pertaining to departmental operations; makes applicable calculations; prepares or generates reports; maintains records.
• Processes a variety of documentation associated with departmental operations, per established procedures and within designated time frames; distributes documentation or maintains records as appropriate.
• Prepares routine correspondence, forms, reports, motions, briefs, indictments, orders, and other documents via computer and/or typewriter. Must be proficient on computer:
  Word Perfect, Power Point and Excel.
• Receives various forms, correspondence and other documentation; reviews, responds, forwards, maintains, and/or takes other action as appropriate.
• Operates a computer to research, review, enter and/or modify information in database.
• Maintains file system of department records.
• Provides general legal information and education to officials and the general public, Specifically legal training to law enforcement agencies.
• Answers the telephone; provides information; takes and relays messages and/or directs calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary.
• Responds to routine requests for information from officials, employees, members of the staff, the public or other individuals.
• Maintains current publications, manuals, policies/procedures, bulletins, etc., for reference and/or review.
• Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws and regulations; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.

• Performs general office tasks including data entry, typing, answering telephone, mailing correspondence and checks, making copies, backing up data files, filing, and distributing reports.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Knowledge of state civil and criminal law, torts, contracts, civil rights, administrative process, and real property; knowledge of the practices, policies, procedures and methods of the Juvenile, Magistrate, State and Superior Courts; knowledge of the functions, programs and documentation associated with the Juvenile, Magistrate, State and Superior Courts; knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, practices, and references utilized in legal research;
  
  knowledge of court structure and court procedures; knowledge of the form and content of various legal instruments and documents; knowledge of legal books; knowledge of departmental functions, organization, and policies; knowledge of standard office and legal office practices and procedures; knowledge of filing and recordkeeping methods; knowledge of business mathematics; knowledge of standard office equipment; and knowledge of basic computer applications and techniques.
• Skill in operating standard office equipment; and skill in utilizing various computer software programs relevant to the position.
• Ability to interpret and apply state civil and criminal law, torts, contracts, civil rights, administrative process, and real property; ability to assess situations, ascertain facts, and make appropriate decisions; ability to interpret and apply laws firmly, tactfully and impartially; ability to handle complex trial and appellate…