Deputy County Attorney Principal

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The purpose of this position is to protect the citizens of Gila County

by successfully prosecuting criminals to obtain justice and restitution

for the victims of crimes.

This position prosecutes criminal cases, works with law enforcement

personnel, and assists other attorneys with their cases.

Regularly assigns work to other employees and supervises related

activities.

Provides recommendations on discharging employees; hiring employees;

scheduling work hours of employees; evaluating employee performance;

handling employee grievances; employee training; granting time off;

employee promotions; employee salary increases; employee disciplinary

actions and employee coaching.

Makes final decisions on managing assistants.

Reviews police reports, charges felony offenses and presents cases to

grand jury; represents the County Attorney at Grand Jury proceedings;

presents evidence and questions witnesses before the Grand Jury;

identifies and develops written materials, exhibits and related trial

presentations.

Manages assigned cases and coordinates investigators and legal support

staff; oversees the issuance of subpoenas; directs investigators to seek

additional evidence; advises law enforcement agencies; confers with

witnesses and victims of crime; negotiates plea agreements with defense

counsel.

Represents Gila County Attorney in prosecuting persons charged with

felony and misdemeanor criminal offenses; assures that cases are

resolved within office policy guidelines; and assists newer attorneys

with their cases.

Handles appellate and post-conviction matters in criminal cases; reviews

citations, arrest sheets and other law enforcement documents; conducts

factual and legal analysis to determine whether criminal charges should

be filed based on the facts of law and evidence.

Prepares criminal cases for disposition through plea agreements, trial

or dismissal; prepares plea offers and negotiates with defense counsel;

represents the County Attorney at trials; brings cases before the court;

examines witnesses and argues facts of the case in relation to points of

law, case law and legal precedent; develops and presents jury

instructions and closing arguments; and manages sentencing hearings;

prepares jury instructions and verdict forms.

Reviews motions filed in cases and resolves as needed; receives and

reviews memoranda, briefs and other filings; reviews filings for

jurisdictional and statutory requirements; conducts conferences with

defense counsel concerning settlement of cases.

Conducts legal research; gathers and compiles evidence; identifies and

Subpoenas Witnesses, Records And Other Information Required To Present

the case; prepares and presents memoranda of law, briefs and other legal

documents as required and ordered by the court.

Performs other duties as assigned.