Attorney I - District Attorney

Summary: This is an entry level professional legal position performing legal services as a criminal prosecutor in the office of the District Attorney. Work involves prosecuting criminal cases. This position includes assisting law enforcement agencies with criminal investigations and charging decisions. It also includes the prosecution of cases at all levels of the criminal system from Magisterial District Judge to Appellate level disposition. Trials before a jury or a judge are expected. This position is differentiated from similar positions in its class because it is an entry level position and little to no prosecutorial experience is necessary.

Essential Duties: Essential job duties for this position include the following items. Other duties must be performed as assigned or required.

Supervisory Responsibilities: The Position has no supervisory responsibility.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, the individual in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skills and ability required.

Education/Experience:

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Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Language Skills:

Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style.

Mathematical Skills:

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Intellectual Demands: The intellectual demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.