Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - Criminal Division

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2619044 Twin Falls County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - Criminal Division SALARY $44.15 - $54.00 Hourly LOCATION Twin Falls County, ID JOB TYPE Full-time JOB NUMBER 202600084 DEPARTMENT Prosecuting Attorney's Office OPENING DATE 10/01/2026 CLOSING DATE Continuous Position Information The Twin Falls County Prosecutors Office is responsible for prosecuting crimes in Twin Falls County. Our comprehensive benefits package includes full health, dental, vision, cafeteria plan, health savings plan, Employee Assistance Plan, wellness programs, and life insurance. We offer retirement plans such as PERSI pension and 401(k), as well as Deferred Compensation. There are 12 Paid holidays with generous vacation, personal days, and sick leave accrual. This position qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Our officealso offerspaid bar exam fees for new attorneys, paid annual license fees, paid CLEs and training opportunities, and a paid cell phone. POSITION INFORMATION: Apply ONLINEat www.twinfallscounty.org. Resume and cover letter are required for this position.Please attach to online application, email to [email protected], or fax to 208-735-4395. Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION: DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY: The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney will be assigned to prosecute a variety of misdemeanor and/or felony cases independently and with the assistance of supervisors or colleagues as necessary. The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney's duties include all litigation, negotiation, preparation, and resolution while possessing the courtroom skills required to prosecute the assigned cases.Misdemeanor prosecutors screen cases, appear at motions to suppress, and prosecute cases ranging from infractions (traffic tickets) to misdemeanors (driving under the influence, petit thefts, etc.). Felony prosecutors are assigned casessuch as narcotics, DUI, property crimes, domestic violence, or other crimes. This attorney will spend many hours in court and will make critical decisions in case strategy, preparation and presentation. The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney works under the direction of the Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, but must exercise independent judgment and initiative. The principal duties of the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney are performed in the office and the courtroom. Duties / Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:(illustrative only) Represents the State of Idaho in criminal cases by going to crime scenes, advising law enforcement agencies during investigations of crimes, obtaining search warrants, screening cases, deciding whether to file charges, meeting with crime victims, attending multiple court proceedings, organizing the case file, preparing evidence, securing witnesses, preparing for jury trial, presenting the State's case to the jury, responding to post-trial motions, filing and prosecuting probation violations; Responds to legal questions from law enforcement agencies; Represents the State of Idaho in post-conviction relief petitions including filing answers, motions and supporting pleadings, and presenting the State's case to the court; Directs staff in the preparation of pleadings, forms, orders, motions, legal memorandums and other paperwork; Protects the rights of victims and those criminally accused; Provides training to law enforcement officers, other prosecutors, child welfare advocates, and court personnel; Conducts legal research; Interacts, mediates and negotiates with opposing counsel, judges, office staff, other agencies and law enforcement offices; Performs time management and scheduling functions, meets deadlines, and sets project priorities; Communic ates and coordinates regularly with appropriate co-workers to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of office operations and activities; Interacts with county employees, witnesses, victims, defendants, law enforcement officials, visitors, and the general public effectively and professionally; Assists other prosecutors in the office on cases when necessary; Acts as a special prosecutor in cases in other counties; Attends Idaho Prosecuting Attorneys Association training to comply with continuing legal education requirements of the Idaho State Bar; and Performs other duties as assigned by the Twin Falls County Prosecuting Attorney. Qualifications POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and ability required to satisfactorily perform each ess