Description:
Bonneville County's Prosecuting Attorney Office is a fast-paced work environment where an individual can serve the community, advocate and pursue justice for victims.
General Purpose:
Perform working level professional legal duties as required to expedite the efficient and effective litigation of criminal cases.
Supervision Received:
Work under the general supervision of the Prosecuting Attorney and/or Chief Deputy Prosecutor.
Supervision Exercised:
Provide close supervision to Legal Secretaries on a project‑by‑project basis.
Essential Functions:
Minimum Qualification:
Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate Degree
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Working knowledge of the principles of law and their application; criminal trial procedures and the rules of evidence; Idaho Code, constitutional provisions and local ordinances as they apply to county government and its operation; case law related to a variety of county government subjects; criminal law issues related to search and seizure, felony intake/screening; pleadings, etc.
Ability to successfully conduct the prosecution in all criminal cases assigned; present statements of fact, law and argument; gather and evaluate information obtained through research investigations, and interrogations; develop effective relationships with the public, government officials, and judicial personnel; supervise subordinates.
Special Qualifications:
General Purpose:
Perform working level professional legal duties as required to expedite the efficient and effective litigation of criminal cases.
Supervision Received:
Work under the general supervision of the Prosecuting Attorney and/or Chief Deputy Prosecutor.
Supervision Exercised:
Provide close supervision to Legal Secretaries on a project‑by‑project basis.
Essential Functions:
- Receive, review and screen reports and intake activities on criminal cases, etc. from local and state law enforcement agencies; assure proper legal procedures and processes are adhered to; determine quality of case and eligibility for filing to pursue legal action.
- Manage personal case load assignments and projects; coordinate and cooperates with various county, city, state and federal agencies on special assignments, i.e.., drug task force, etc.
- Prepare and try actions against persons or organizations arising out of criminal activities; interview victims of crimes, witnesses and law enforcement officers; recommend appropriate charges to be brought against accused persons or organizations.
- Prepare for court by performing legal research, drafting briefs, gathering and analyzing evidence; deliver the County's case in criminal proceedings; attend and participate in arraignments, sentencing, preliminary hearings, trials and other court hearings.
- Prepare writs, subpoenas, and other legal documents; may advise County Officials on some legal matters; submit regular reports, written or verbal, to apprise supervisor of status of assigned cases.
- Provide legal advice to the Sheriff's Office and other local and state law enforcement agencies as directed.
- Participate in general community education programs; deliver presentations at schools and for special interest groups; educate them regarding crime issues, drug abuse, etc.
- May accompany sheriff's deputies or other law enforcement officers on assigned patrol shifts.
- Ability to maintain regular, reliable patterns in work product and attendance according to Bonneville County's expectations.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned or required.
Minimum Qualification:
Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate Degree
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Working knowledge of the principles of law and their application; criminal trial procedures and the rules of evidence; Idaho Code, constitutional provisions and local ordinances as they apply to county government and its operation; case law related to a variety of county government subjects; criminal law issues related to search and seizure, felony intake/screening; pleadings, etc.
Ability to successfully conduct the prosecution in all criminal cases assigned; present statements of fact, law and argument; gather and evaluate information obtained through research investigations, and interrogations; develop effective relationships with the public, government officials, and judicial personnel; supervise subordinates.
Special Qualifications:
- Must be eligible to practice law in the State of Idaho.
- Must be accepted to Idaho State Bar.
- Must meet all security requirements for access to NCIC systems and reports including background check and fingerprinting.
- Must work on-call.
