Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - DPA , DPA II and Senior DPA

Senior DPA - The Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney plans, organizes, performs, and coordinates the prosecuting of criminal or civil cases for the County. This position prepares and tries the more complex felony and/or civil cases.

* Letter of Interest and current Resume are required*

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

ALL POSITIONS

• Researches, documents, negotiates with defense attorneys, prepares briefs, and prosecutes cases, according to current department and County practices.
• Screens, reviews, and evaluates factual and legal bases for complaints and cases filed to determine legal sufficiency; requests further investigation by law enforcement as necessary; prepares charges to be filed.
• Provides legal advice and information to County departments, elected officials, and civic groups using verbal presentations and written documentation. May present information before the court, the Court of Appeals, Supreme Court, or in administrative hearings.
• Pursues self-development and continuing personal development of skills and knowledge by attending ongoing educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and establishing personal networks.
• Oversees the creation, development, and maintenance of systems and records including case files, lists, logs, and other recordkeeping systems utilizing computerized and manual systems that provide for proper evaluation, control, and documentation of assigned operations, according to current department and county practices.
• Monitors, reports, interprets, communicates, and recommends changes to policy, procedures, or programs due to new trends, innovations, federal, state and local rules, laws, regulations, regulations, legislation, codes, and ordinances as they relate to the assigned area of operations.

DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY II

• Prosecutes a broader range of cases, and more complex or difficult cases requiring more advanced trial and legal skills.
• Accomplishes work with greater independence than the DPA I.

• Expert knowledge of modern principles, methods, and practices in criminal and/or civil law and related local statutes, ordinances, case law, and procedures as well as advanced knowledge of the duties, powers, limitations, and responsibilities of the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. (Proficient skills required for DPA I)
• Expert knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of legal research and investigation and advanced knowledge of judicial procedure and rules of evidence.(Proficient skills required for DPA II and General Skills for DPA I)
• Expert knowledge of Franklin County business and financial acumen and the application and interpretation of Franklin County policies and procedures and federal, state, and local rules, laws, regulations, legislation, codes, and ordinances as they relate to area(s) of assignment, according to current department and county practices. (Proficient skills required for DPA II and General Skills for DPA I)
• Expert knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques and related tools, equipment, and technology as they relate to area(s) of assignment according to current department and county practices. (Proficient skills required for DPA I)
• Expert skills in analyzing complex legal problems, applying legal principles, and planning case strategies.(Proficient skills required for DPA II and General Skills for DPA I)
• Expert skills in proactive troubleshooting, decision making, and resolving issues or problems by analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, interpreting compliance documentation, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and implementing recommendations in support of goals. (Proficient skills required for DPA I)
  
• Expert time management and mental and physical organization skills that support the ability to focus, have clarity, and use strategy to fulfill a variety of tasks successfully. (Proficient skills required for DPA I)
  
• Expert computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, the internet for research, and the…