• Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

    State of Arkansas (Fort Smith, AR)


    Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

     

    Date: May 31, 2025

     

    Req ID: 8334

    Location:

    Ft. Smith, AR, US, 72901

     

    Category: OFC OF PROSECUTOR COORDINATOR

     

    Anticipated Starting Salary: $85,943.00

    Position Information

    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:Fort Smith