DPA ATTORNEY (Q535U)
Pine bluff, ARJob$86–127K/yrSeen 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, reporting to the Elected Prosecuting Attorney, manages a criminal caseload in the Pine Bluff Judicial District. Responsibilities include reviewing complaints, preparing affidavits, handling misdemeanor and felony trials, drafting legal documents, and representing the State of Arkansas in court proceedings.
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DPA ATTORNEY (Q535U)
Date: Oct 1, 2026
Req ID: 52882
Location:
Pine bluff, AR, US, 71601
Category: AUDITOR OF STATE
Anticipated Starting Salary: $85,943.10
Position Information
Class Code: Q535U
Grade: SPC05
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: 85,943 - $127,195
Summary
The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney works under the direction of the Elected Prosecuting Attorney and is responsible for maintaining a criminal case load and handling all matters associated with criminal prosecution, including court preparation, charging decisions, legal research as well as the drafting of legal documents.
Functions
Receives criminal complaints from citizens within the judicial district for consideration of prosecution. Prepares complaint affidavits for filing in misdemeanor prosecutions.
Maintains misdemeanor case load, including trial and witness preparation, filing appropriate motions and responses and trying misdemeanor cases and appeals. Maintains a felony case load, including trial and witness preparation, filing appropriate motions and responses and trying felony Circuit Court cases for the Judicial District. Reviews case files submitted by law enforcement and other investigatory agencies to recommend appropriate criminal charges. Drafts briefs, motions, and other supporting legal documents on criminal cases within the Judicial District. Represents the State of Arkansas in legal proceedings within the Judicial District. Performs other duties as assigned.
Dimensions
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of state and federal laws and statutes. Knowledge of Criminal Procedure.
Knowledge of legal research and writing protocols. Knowledge of the state's legislative processes.
Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply case law, state and federal statutes, legal precedents, and relevant legislative intent to agency legal matters.
Ability to provide legal guidance and technical assistance. Ability to conduct litigation.
Ability to prepare, present and review oral and written information and reports.
Minimum Qualifications
A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
Licenses
Licensed to practice law in Arkansas and admitted to the Arkansas State Bar.
Nearest Major Market:Little Rock
Nearest Secondary Market:Pine Bluff
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