Criminal Deputy County Attorney

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Description:

Position Overview:

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 appears for involuntary commitment proceedings; file child and adult protection actions and performs other duties as assigned, all under the direction of the Gallatin County Attorney. 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 appearance before judges and juries. Prepares witnesses. Prepares jury instructions and exhibits. Examines witnesses. Negotiates plea agreements with defense counsel or defendants unrepresented. Assists law enforcement officers with search warrants and subpoenas. Does 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. Expectation to be on-call at times to respond to law enforcement questions. Prepares legal documents for court. Negotiates with parties to resolve contested issues. Appears in court and handles regular court duties such as preparing witness, investigating evidence and witnesses, and preparing finding of fact, conclusion of law and preparing other arguments either orally or with written briefs. Other Assigned Duties Performs a variety of other duties as assigned by the County Attorney, the Chief Criminal Deputy Attorney and the Special Crimes Chief.

Qualifications:

This work requires knowledge of state and local statutes, rules, regulations and criminal procedures, 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.

Education & Experience:

This position requires a degree from an accredited law school and an active membership in the State Bar of Montana.

Supplemental Information:

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 sample Gallatin 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. Similar Jobs Public Defender-Conflict Montana Office of the State Public Defender Missoula, MT Full Time Public Defender Montana Office of the State Public Defender Hamilton, MT Full Time Managing Public Defender-Conflict Montana Office of the State Public Defender Billings, MT Full Time Public Defender-Family Defense Specialist Montana Office of the State Public Defender Butte, MT Full Time Conflict Public Defender Montana Office of the State Public Defender Billings, MT Full Time Lawyer I, Lawyer II Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services Helena, MT Full Time About Us Attorney Jobs in USA heartily welcomes you. We provide attorney jobs, in house counsel jobs and law student jobs around the USA from leading resources. We are always welcome your feedback to improve our performance. Please feel free to contact us with your suggestions or concern using Contact Us form. Company About Us Daily Jobs FAQ Terms & Conditions Contact Us Job Search by locations Attorney Jobs in New York Attorney Jobs in Washington Attorney Jobs in San Francisco Attorney Jobs in Los Angeles Attorney Jobs in Chicago Trending job titles Counsel Jobs Litigation Associate Jobs Staff Attorney Jobs General Counsel Jobs Patent Attorney Jobs Copyrights © 2021 All Rights Reserved by Attorney Jobs in USA .