Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney-Criminal Division

Salary: $90,480.00 - $ Annually
Location : Twin Falls County,
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Opening Date: 04/17/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Position Information
The Twin Falls County Prosecutor's Office is responsible for prosecuting crimes in Twin Falls County. We have one full-time opening for a senior felony deputy prosecutor.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes full health, dental, vision, cafeteria plan, health savings plan, Employee Assistance Plan, wellness programs, and life insurance. We offer retirement plans such as PERSI pension and 401(k), as well as Deferred Compensation. There are 12 Paid holidays with generous vacation, personal days, and sick leave accrual. This position qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Our office also offers paid bar exam fees for new attorneys, paid annual license fees, paid CLEs and training opportunities, and a paid cell phone.
SALARY: $90,480.00-$

START DATE:

Immediately
CLOSING DATE:
Position open until filled
TO APPLY:

Resume and cover letter are required for this position

• Apply online  (attach cover letter and resume to your application); or
• Call the Twin Falls County Prosecuting Attorney's Office directly for details or with any questions . Ask for Angela.

Job Description

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY
The Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney will be assigned to prosecute specific types of cases such as crimes against persons and serious felonies. This attorney's duties include all litigation, negotiation, preparation, and resolution while possessing the courtroom skills required to prosecute the assigned cases. This attorney will spend many hours in court and will make critical decisions in case strategy, preparation and presentation.

The Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney works under the direction of the Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, but must exercise independent judgment and initiative. When necessary, assistance is available from the Chief Deputy. The principal duties of this position are performed in the office and the courtroom.
Duties / Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (illustrative only and may vary by assignment)

• Represents the State of Idaho in criminal cases including, but not limited to the following tasks: going to crime scenes, advising law enforcement agencies during investigations of crimes, obtaining search warrants, screening cases, deciding whether to file charges, meeting with crime victims, attending multiple court proceedings, organizing the case file, preparing evidence, securing witnesses, preparing for jury trial, presenting the State's case to the jury, responding to post-trial motions, filing and prosecuting probation violations;
• Responds to legal questions from law enforcement agencies;
• Represents the State of Idaho in post-conviction relief petitions including filing answers, motions and supporting pleadings, and presenting the State's case to the court;
• Directs staff in the preparation of pleadings, forms, orders, motions, legal memorandums and other paperwork;
• Protects the rights of victims and those criminally accused;
• Provides training to law enforcement officers, other prosecutors, child welfare advocates, and court personnel;
• Conducts legal research;
• Interacts, mediates and negotiates with opposing counsel, judges, office staff, other agencies and law enforcement offices;
• Performs time management and scheduling functions, meets deadlines, and sets project priorities;
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate co-workers to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of office operations and activities;
• Interacts with county employees, witnesses, victims, defendants, law enforcement officials, visitors, and the general public effectively and professionally;
• Assists other prosecutors in the office on cases when necessary;
• Acts as a special prosecutor in cases in other counties;
• Attends Idaho Prosecuting Attorneys Association training to comply with continuing legal education requirements of the Idaho State Bar; and
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Twin Falls County Prosecuting Attorney.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The requirements listed…