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DPA ATTORNEY

State of Arkansas

El Dorado, ARJob$86–127K/yrSeen 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$86–127K/yr
Location
El Dorado, AR
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Arkansas Law LicenseArkansas State Bar AdmissionDoctorate

Job overview

The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney works under the direction of the Elected Prosecuting Attorney and handles criminal prosecution matters. The role maintains misdemeanor and felony caseloads, makes charging recommendations, prepares cases for court, conducts legal research, drafts legal documents, and represents the State of Arkansas in proceedings within the Judicial District.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Criminal LawCriminal ProcedureLegal ResearchLegal WritingCase Law AnalysisStatutory InterpretationLegal GuidanceLitigationOral PresentationWritten Communication

Qualifications

Juris DoctorateArkansas Law LicenseArkansas State Bar Admission

Full job description

DPA ATTORNEY

Date: Oct 10, 2026

Req ID: 55312

Location:

El Dorado, AR, US, 71730

Category: AUDITOR OF STATE

Anticipated Starting Salary: 85943.10

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:El Dorado

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