CRIMINAL DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY
Company: Governmentjobs.com
Location: Seattle
Posted on: October 20, 2024
Job Description:
This position is located in the Gallatin County Attorney's
office and is responsible for prosecuting felony offenses in the
district court, felony and misdemeanor offenses in the youth court,
and misdemeanor offenses in the justice court. This position is
also responsible for filing involuntary commitment petitions and
appearing for involuntary commitment proceedings; filing child and
adult protection actions and performing other duties as assigned,
all under the direction of the Gallatin County Attorney. This
position starts on January 1st, 2025.
Check you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as
associated experience, then apply with your CV below.
Each duty listed below makes up at least 10% of the job, and all
other functions are included in Other Duties as Assigned. All
duties below are essential functions unless otherwise
indicated.ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Prosecutes criminal offenders, reviews investigative reports
from law enforcement officers and makes determinations of what
charges to file and who to charge or decline the prosecution.
- Prepares for and makes court appearances in non-trial settings
such as arraignments, omnibus hearings, change of plea hearings,
sentencing hearings, etc. Interviews and prepares witnesses.
Prepares court papers. Responds to motions and arguments from the
defense.
- Represents the State in court appearances before judges and
juries. Prepares witnesses, jury instructions, and exhibits.
Examines witnesses. Negotiates plea agreements with defense counsel
or unrepresented defendants. Assists law enforcement officers with
search warrants and subpoenas. Conducts legal research and prepares
legal briefs, memoranda, and other documents.
- Advises city and county agencies and other special districts on
legal questions pertaining to their functions. Prepares legal
opinions, interprets statutes, codes, and ordinances. Prepares
resolutions and regulations. Reviews staff reports and assists with
complicated communications.
- Prepares legal documents for court. Negotiates with parties to
resolve contested issues. Appears in court and handles regular
court duties such as preparing witnesses, investigating evidence
and witnesses, and preparing findings of fact, conclusions of law,
and preparing other arguments either orally or with written
briefs.OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNEDPerforms a variety of other duties
as assigned by the County Attorney and Chief Criminal Deputy
Attorneys.This work requires knowledge of state and local statutes,
rules, regulations, and procedures; county government operations;
and legal terminology and documents. The position also requires the
ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing;
exercise courtesy and tact in receiving the public and in giving
and obtaining information; and understand and maintain safeguards
for sensitive and confidential information.This position requires a
degree from an accredited law school and an active membership in
the State Bar of Montana to practice before the U.S. Federal
District Courts.Applicants for this position must possess a valid
driver's license and be insurable under the County's liability
policies.To be considered, the following attachments must be
uploaded to your online application:
- Cover letter
- Resume and three references
- Legal writing sampleGallatin County does not discriminate
against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed,
political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or
mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation
of any applicable law.
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