Sr. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney -Criminal Division

Sr. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney -Criminal Division

1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants

This job was posted by https : / / idahoworks.gov : For more information,

please see : https : / / idahoworks.gov / jobs / 2364199

Twin Falls County

Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney-Criminal Division

SALARY \$48.08 Hourly LOCATION Twin Falls County, ID

JOB TYPE Full-time JOB NUMBER 202500041

DEPARTMENT Prosecuting Attorney\'s Of?ce OPENING DATE 04 / 17 / 2025

CLOSING DATE Continuous

Position Information

The Twin Falls County Prosecutors Of?ce is responsible for prosecuting

crimes in Twin Falls County. We have one full-

time opening for a senior felony deputy prosecutor.

Our comprehensive bene?ts 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 quali?es for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.Our

of?ce also offerspaid bar exam fees for new

attorneys, paid annual license fees, paid CLEs and training

opportunities, and a paid cell phone.

SALARY : \$100,000 + DOE

START DATE : Immediately

CLOSING DATE : Position open until ?lled

TO APPLY :

Resume and cover letter are required for this position.

Apply online at twinfallscounty.org (attach cover letter and resume to

your application); or

Call the Twin Falls County Prosecuting Attorneys Of?ce directly for

details or with any questions 208-736-4050.

Ask for Angela.

Job Description

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY

The Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney will be assigned to prosecute

speci?c types of cases such as crimes against

persons and serious felonies. This attorneys duties include all

litigation, negotiation, preparation, and resolution while

Possessing The Courtroom Skills Required To Prosecute The Assigned

cases. This attorney will spend many hours in court

and will make critical decisions in case strategy, preparation and

presentation. The Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

works under the direction of the Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, but

must exercise independent judgment and

initiative. When necessary, assistance is available from the Chief

Deputy. The principal duties of this position are

performed in the of?ce and the courtroom.

Duties / Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : (illustrative only and may vary by

assignment)

Represents the State of Idaho in criminal cases including, but not

limited to the following tasks : going to crime

scenes, advising law enforcement agencies during investigations of

crimes, obtaining search warrants, screening

cases, deciding whether to ?le charges, meeting with crime victims,

attending multiple court proceedings,

organizing the case ?le, preparing evidence, securing witnesses,

preparing for jury trial, presenting the State\'s case

to the jury, responding to post-trial motions, ?ling and prosecuting

• probation violations;
• Responds to legal questions from law enforcement agencies;

Represents the State of Idaho in post-conviction relief petitions

including ?ling answers, motions and supporting

Directs staff in the preparation of pleadings, forms, orders, motions,

Provides training to law enforcement of?cers, other prosecutors, child

Interacts, mediates and negotiates with opposing counsel, judges, of?ce

staff, other agencies and law enforcement

Performs time management and scheduling functions, meets deadlines, and

Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate co-workers to

maximize the effectiveness and ef?ciency

Interacts with county employees, witnesses, victims, defendants, law

enforcement of?cials, visitors, and the

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 Essential Duty Required For This Position.

Knowledge of :

Constitutional law, criminal law, criminal procedures, rules of evidence

Leg

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Legal

Industries

Government Administration

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at City of Twin Falls by 2x

Get notified about new Deputy Attorney jobs in Twin Falls, ID

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney-Civil Division

Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney-Criminal Division

We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

J-18808-Ljbffr