deputy commonwealth's attorney

City of Suffolk

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description</b></h2></div><br>
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<div>Under limited supervision, performs supervisory and professional legal work as lead prosecutor in the Commonwealth's Attorney Office, prosecuting criminal suspects on behalf of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Work involves prosecuting, supervising, and assisting a staff of Assistant Commonwealth's Attorneys in the prosecution of jury and non-jury trials in misdemeanor and felony cases, negotiation of plea agreements and other settlements; legal research, and preparation of Appellate Court and other legal briefs, as necessary. Employee is also responsible for providing legal advice and counsel to public officials, law enforcement officials, victims of crime and the general public. Employee must exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in determining the proper course of action in a variety of legal cases and situations. Employee must also exercise tact, courtesy and discretion in frequent contact with crime victims, suspects, law enforcement and judicial officials, public officials, and the general public. Reports to the Commonwealth's Attorney.<br>
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<i>To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.</i></div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential Job Functions</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Prepares misdemeanor and felony criminal cases for trial, negotiating with defense attorneys, conferring with law enforcement and judicial personnel, locating witnesses and defendants, interviewing victims and witnesses, performing legal research, conferring with victims and their families, investigating incidents, and visiting crime scenes.</li><li>
Presents cases in court, argues appropriate motions, recommends sentences to judicial personnel; questions witnesses and defendants.</li><li>
Screens cases for prosecution.</li><li>
May represent the Commonwealth of Virginia in drug asset forfeiture proceedings.</li><li>
May represent the Commonwealth of Virginia in petitions for the restoration of drivers' licenses.</li><li>
Prosecutes cases in other jurisdictions as a special prosecutor when those jurisdictions have a conflict of interest that prevents their office from prosecuting a case.</li><li>
Conducts preliminary hearings, bench trials, transfer hearings, jury trials, sentencing hearings, and revocation hearings.</li><li>
Meets with witnesses and crime victims to prepare for trial.</li><li>
Performs case management functions, such as screening cases for prosecution, determining proper charges to be filed, preparing case documents, and preparing orders; negotiates settlements or plea agreements, as appropriate.</li><li>
Prepares legal briefs to the Virginia Court of Appeals and the Virginia Supreme Court, as required by law.</li><li>
Reviews cases with Assistant Commonwealth's Attorneys, instructing and advising on proper procedure, as necessary.</li><li>
Performs legal research and prepares memorandums of law pertaining to assigned criminal cases.</li><li>
Provides legal advice and counsel to public officials and law enforcement officials.</li><li>
Provides information and education to the general public.</li><li>
Assists in the training of Assistant Commonwealth's Attorneys; supervises subordinate department personnel.</li><li>
Attends meetings of Boards and Organizations as Commonwealth's Attorney's Representative.</li><li>
Appears before civic, community, school and other interested groups to make oral presentations pertaining to criminal law, judicial procedure, and other related topics.</li><li>
Performs legal research and prepares memorandums of law pertaining to assigned criminal cases.</li><li>
Synthesizes and integrates analysis of data or information to discover facts and develop knowledge or interpretations; changes policies, procedures, or methodologies based on new facts, knowledge or interpretations.</li><li>
Negotiates, exchanging ideas, information and opinions, with others to formulate policy and programs or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions, or solutions.</li><li>
Interprets policy as legal counsel.</li><li>
Participates in office Community Outreach endeavors as requested by the Commonwealth&rsquo;s Attorney.</li><li>
May assume the duties of the Commonwealth's Attorney in her absence.</li><li>
Performs other related duties as required.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p><b>Juris Doctorate degree and 10 years of experience in the practice of criminal law</b>; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skill, knowledge and ability.<br>
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Requires a valid Driver&rsquo;s License.<br>
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Active License to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia required.</p></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p>Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities</p><ul><li>
Knowledge of the proceedings, practices, policies, rules and regulations of the practice of criminal law and trial preparation.</li><li>
Knowledge of all Commonwealth and local laws, codes and ordinances pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.</li><li>
Knowledge of legal research and investigation methodology, and is able to perform comprehensive legal research.</li><li>
Knowledge of the structure and operation of the judicial system.</li><li>
Knowledge of statutory provisions applying to rules of order.</li><li>
Knowledge of judicial procedure and rules of evidence.</li><li>
Knowledge of the current literature, trends and developments in the field of criminal law, including court decisions and pertinent legislation.</li><li>
Knowledge of the use of the National Crime Information Center computer system.</li><li>
Skilled in legal writing and public speaking.</li><li>
Ability to effectively interview criminal suspects, crime victims, witnesses, and law enforcement officials.</li><li>
Ability to use common office machinery.</li><li>
Ability to interpret and apply laws and court decisions, and to use legal source material in technical research.</li><li>
Ability to prepare and maintain complex legal records. Is able to exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in all phases of work.</li><li>
Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, firmness and discretion in frequent contact with criminal suspects, crime victims, court and law enforcement officials, and the general public.</li><li>
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.</li><li>
Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.</li><li>
Ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments and/or directions from superiors.</li><li>
Ability to read a variety of informational documents journals, legal documents, drug analyses, criminal records, docket sheets, police reports, criminal histories, incident reports, driving records, laboratory reports, medical records, warrants, State Police reports, computer printouts, schematics, pre-trial motions, and various other court reports and records. Requires the ability to prepare complaints, motions, summons, orders, subpoenas, correspondence, petitions, trial dockets, action sheets, indictments, trial rosters, plea agreements, and warrants, using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style. Must be able to speak before an audience with poise, voice control and confidence.</li><li>
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems; to deal with nonverbal symbolism in its most difficult phases; to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables; to comprehend the most abstruse classes of concepts.</li><li>
Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to use and interpret criminal law terminology.</li><li>
Ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract totals; to multiply and divide; and to determine percentages and decimals. Must be able to use practical applications of fractions, percentages, and ratio and proportion.</li><li>
Ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.</li><li>
Ability to make major decisions affecting a segment of the organization and the general public; works in a dynamic environment.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Performance Evaluation Criteria</p><ul><li>
Quality of Work</li><li>
Quantity of Work</li><li>
Dependability</li><li>
Attendance</li><li>
Initiative and Enthusiasm</li><li>
Judgment</li><li>
Cooperation</li><li>
Relationships</li><li>
Coordination of Work</li><li>
Safety</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
Physical Requirements</div><div><br>
Light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis; or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerance or limits of accuracy. Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines which includes a copier, telephone, facsimile machine, etc. Must be able to exert a minimal amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for periods of time. Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using automated office equipment. Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, office equipment, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination. Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color. Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress when confronted with an emergency. Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).</div><div></div><div><br>
FLSA Status</div><div>
 Exempt</div></div></div></div><p></p>

Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description</b></h2></div><br>
<p></p><div>Under limited supervision, performs professional legal work prosecuting criminal suspects on behalf of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Work involves performing legal research in the preparation of criminal trials; prosecuting jury and non-jury trials in misdemeanor and the more complex felony criminal cases and/or negotiating settlements; and preparing Appellate Court and other legal briefs, as necessary. Employee is also responsible for providing legal advice and counsel to public officials, law enforcement officials, victims of crime and the general public. Employee must exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in determining the proper course of action in a variety of legal cases and situations. Employee must also exercise tact, courtesy and discretion in frequent contact with crime victims, suspects, law enforcement and judicial officials, public officials, and the general public. Reports to the Commonwealth's Attorney and/or a Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney.<div></div><div><i><br>
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.</i></div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential Job Functions</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Prepares misdemeanor and felony cases for trial, including, but not limited to, negotiating plea agreements, conferring with witnesses and law enforcement and performing legal research.</li><li>
Presents cases in court, argues appropriate motions, and recommends sentences to judicial personnel.</li><li>
Prepares legal briefs to the Virginia Court of Appeals and the Virginia Supreme Court.</li><li>
Provides legal advice and counsel to public officials, law enforcement and the general public.</li><li>
Screens cases for prosecution.</li><li>
Represents the Commonwealth of Virginia in drug asset forfeiture proceedings.</li><li>
Represents the Commonwealth of Virginia in petitions for the restoration of drivers' licenses.</li><li>
Prosecutes cases in other jurisdictions as a special prosecutor when those jurisdictions have a conflict of interest that prevents their office from prosecuting a case.</li><li>
Conducts preliminary hearings, bench trials, jury trials, sentencing hearings, and revocation hearings.</li><li>
Meets with witnesses and crime victims to prepare for trial.</li><li>
Conducts preliminary and transfer hearings, as necessary.</li><li>
May be responsible for writing the VSTOP Domestic Violence grant and preparing quarterly and final reports.</li><li>
May facilitate local domestic violence task force meetings and attend regional task force meetings; may act as member of VSTOP State Team board and attend quarterly meetings; and police officer training.</li><li>
Performs legal research and prepares memorandums of law pertaining to assigned criminal cases.</li><li>
Synthesizes and integrates analysis of data or information to discover facts and develop knowledge or interpretations; changes policies, procedures, or methodologies based on new facts, knowledge or interpretations.</li><li>
Negotiates, exchanging ideas, information and opinions, with others to formulate policy and programs or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions, or solutions.</li><li>
Interprets policy as legal counsel and responsible for achieving major economies or preventing major losses.</li><li>
Participates in office outreach endeavors.</li><li>
Performs other related duties as required.</li></ul></div><br>
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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p><b>Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney II - </b>Juris Doctorate degree and 5 years of experience in the practice of criminal law; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skill, knowledge, and ability. Active License to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia.</p></div><br>
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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental Information</b></h2></div>
 <div><div><b>Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities</b><br>
<ul><li>Knowledge of the proceedings, practices, policies, rules and regulations of the practice of criminal law and trial preparation.</li><li>Knowledge of all Commonwealth and local laws, codes and ordinances pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.</li><li>Knowledge of legal research and investigation methodology, and is able to perform comprehensive legal research.</li><li>Knowledge of the structure and operation of the judicial system.</li><li>Knowledge of statutory provisions applying to rules of order.</li><li>Knowledge of judicial procedure and rules of evidence.</li><li>Knowledge of the current literature, trends and developments in the field of criminal law, including court decisions and pertinent legislation.</li><li>Knowledge of the use of the National Crime Information Center computer system.</li><li>Skilled in legal writing and public speaking.</li><li>Ability to effectively interview criminal suspects, crime victims, witnesses, and law enforcement officials.</li><li>Ability to use common office machinery.</li><li>Ability to interpret and apply laws and court decisions, and to use legal source material in technical research.</li><li>Ability to prepare and maintain complex legal records. Is able to exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in all phases of work.</li><li>Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, firmness and discretion in frequent contact with criminal suspects, crime victims, court and law enforcement officials, and the general public.</li><li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.</li><li>Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.</li><li>Ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments and/or directions from superiors.</li><li>Ability to read a variety of informational documents journals, legal documents, drug analyses, criminal records, docket sheets, police reports, criminal histories, incident reports, driving records, laboratory reports, medical records, warrants, State Police reports, computer printouts, schematics, pre-trial motions, and various other court reports and records. Requires the ability to prepare complaints, motions, summons, orders, subpoenas, correspondence, petitions, trial dockets, action sheets, indictments, trial rosters, plea agreements, and warrants, using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style. Must be able to speak before an audience with poise, voice control and confidence.</li><li>Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems; to deal with nonverbal symbolism in its most difficult phases; to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables; to comprehend the most abstruse classes of concepts.</li><li>Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to use and interpret criminal law terminology.</li><li>Ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract totals; to multiply and divide; and to determine percentages and decimals. Must be able to use practical applications of fractions, percentages, and ratio and proportion.</li><li>Ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.</li><li>Ability to make major decisions affecting a segment of the organization and the general public; works in a dynamic environment.</li></ul><br>
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Performance Evaluation Criteria</b><br>
<ul><li>Quality of Work</li><li>Quantity of Work</li><li>Dependability</li><li>Attendance</li><li>Initiative and Enthusiasm</li><li>Judgment</li><li>Cooperation</li><li>Relationships</li><li>Coordination of Work</li><li>Safety</li></ul><br>
<b>
Physical Requirements</b><br>
Light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis; or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerance or limits of accuracy. Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines which includes a copier, telephone, facsimile machine, etc. Must be able to exert a minimal amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for periods of time. Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using automated office equipment. Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, office equipment, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination. Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color. Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress when confronted with an emergency. Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).<br>
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<b>FLSA Status</b><br>
Exempt</div></div></div></div>

Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney II

Lincoln County

<div><div>The Deputy State&rsquo;s Attorney performs routine professional legal work in the prosecution of civil and criminal crimes, juvenile crimes, and juvenile abuse and neglect cases in Lincoln County. Actual responsibilities of the Deputy State&rsquo;s Attorney vary dependent upon vacant position but may include reviewing offenses and evidence to make determination on charges and prosecuting violations of state law, reviewing requests for petitions and determining appropriate course of action, communicating with victims, law enforcement officials, and other individuals about cases, making recommendations for child custody and parental rights, and attending legal proceedings.</div><div>
</div><div></div><div><b>Job Responsibilities Include:</b></div><ul><li><p>
Prepare and manage a caseload of predominantly misdemeanor cases, low-level felonies, juvenile violation cases, and juvenile abuse and neglect cases. Present cases for legal proceedings. Perform legal research. Prepare, draft, and file legal documents and correspondence.</p><p>
? Review offenses, police reports, and evidence to make determination on charges. Prepare, send, and track subpoenas for witnesses and records. Prepare and interview witnesses for legal proceedings. Select jurors.</p><p>
? Stay informed on changes in relevant laws, statutes, and proposed legislation and policy pertaining to criminal law, juvenile delinquency, and juvenile abuse and neglect. Draft proposed legislation and appear before legislative committees.</p><p>
? Communicate, correspond, and collaborate with parties involved in cases including victims, parents, school personnel, attorneys, court personnel, and law enforcement regarding procedures and actions for those cases. Respond to inquiries from the public and the media.</p><p>
? Make recommendations for custody, parental rights, sentences, and restitution.</p><p>
? Represent the State&rsquo;s Attorney&rsquo;s Office at public, private, and inter-governmental programs and events, communicate with the media, prepare press releases, and serve on boards, panels, and task forces.</p><p>
? Train and educate volunteers, law enforcement, and social workers on their roles and duties on legal issues and the court process duties. Train interns. Supervise clerical staff and interns.</p><p>
? Answer, handle, or direct phone calls and walk-in traffic from clients and the general public regarding legal concerns and questions.</p><p>
? Occasional travel between work sites.</p><p>
</p></li></ul><p><b>Minimum Qualifications</b></p><p>
Graduation from a college of law, attainment of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school, and admission by the Supreme Court of South Dakota to practice law in the state of South Dakota or be licensed to practice law in any other state and able to take the next available South Dakota bar examination or be a recent or imminent law school graduate, eligible to sit for the next available South Dakota bar examination. Comparable combination of education and experience may be considered.</p><p>
</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></h2><div>
Strong oral argument skills.</div><br>
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Deputy State's Attorney

Lincoln County SD

<div><div>The Deputy State&rsquo;s Attorney performs routine professional legal work in the prosecution of civil and criminal crimes, juvenile crimes, and juvenile abuse and neglect cases in Lincoln County. Actual responsibilities of the Deputy State&rsquo;s Attorney vary dependent upon vacant position but may include reviewing offenses and evidence to make determination on charges and prosecuting violations of state law, reviewing requests for petitions and determining appropriate course of action, communicating with victims, law enforcement officials, and other individuals about cases, making recommendations for child custody and parental rights, and attending legal proceedings.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Job Responsibilities Include:</b></div><ul><li>
Prepare and manage a caseload of predominantly misdemeanor cases, low-level felonies, juvenile violation cases, and juvenile abuse and neglect cases. Present cases for legal proceedings. Perform legal research. Prepare, draft, and file legal documents and correspondence.<ul><li>Review offenses, police reports, and evidence to make determination on charges. Prepare, send, and track subpoenas for witnesses and records. Prepare and interview witnesses for legal proceedings. Select jurors.</li><li>Stay informed on changes in relevant laws, statutes, and proposed legislation and policy pertaining to criminal law, juvenile delinquency, and juvenile abuse and neglect. Draft proposed legislation and appear before legislative committees.</li><li>Communicate, correspond, and collaborate with parties involved in cases including victims, parents, school personnel, attorneys, court personnel, and law enforcement regarding procedures and actions for those cases. Respond to inquiries from the public and the media.</li><li>Make recommendations for custody, parental rights, sentences, and restitution.</li><li>Represent the State&rsquo;s Attorney&rsquo;s Office at public, private, and inter-governmental programs and events, communicate with the media, prepare press releases, and serve on boards, panels, and task forces.</li><li>Train and educate volunteers, law enforcement, and social workers on their roles and duties on legal issues and the court process duties. Train interns. Supervise clerical staff and interns.</li><li>Answer, handle, or direct phone calls and walk-in traffic from clients and the general public regarding legal concerns and questions.</li><li>Occasional travel between work sites.</li></ul></li></ul><p><b>
Minimum Qualifications</b></p><p>
Graduation from a college of law, attainment of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school, and admission by the Supreme Court of South Dakota to practice law in the state of South Dakota or be licensed to practice law in any other state and able to take the next available South Dakota bar examination or be a recent or imminent law school graduate, eligible to sit for the next available South Dakota bar examination. Comparable combination of education and experience may be considered.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Preferred Qualifications</b></h2><div>
Strong oral argument skills.</div></div>

State of Vermont

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  How To Apply
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   DO NOT APPLY ONLINE**Interested applicants must send a brief cover letter, current resume including starting and ending month and year for each job, education, and a list of three (3) work-related references with daytime phone numbers, to: Windsor County State's Attorney Ward Goodenough, ward.goodenough@vermont.gov, Administrative Secretary Stephanie Jordan, stephanie.jordan@vermont.gov and to Executive Assistant Ashley Perry, sas.jobs@vermont.gov.
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 <strong>
  Overview
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 The Windsor County State's Attorney's Office in White River Junction, Vermont is hiring a Deputy State's Attorney. A DSA represents the State's Attorney's Office in prosecuting criminal and certain civil offenses within Windsor County. The position is full time and is eligible for benefits that include annual, sick, and personal leave, state holidays, retirement, health insurance (80% employer paid), life insurance, dental after 6 months, LTD after one year. The DSA position is covered by the SAS DSA pay plan with a salary range of $31.75 to $62.87 based upon relevant legal experience. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney interested in criminal justice work and acquiring substantial experience in trial work. A DSA is expected to effectively manage their caseload, and may be required to assist other offices at the direction of the State's Attorney or the Executive Director. A DSA must work effectively with coworkers, law enforcement, community agencies, and other partners, and pursue best practices, innovative approaches and positive outcomes in the justice system.
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  Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
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 Ability to accurately interpret and apply statutes, rules and regulations. Ability to handle a high volume of work. Must possess excellent verbal and writing skills, and organizational skills to effectively meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment. Ability to work independently, exercise initiative, maintain confidentiality, ensure accuracy, and meet deadlines. Computer skills are required, and must perform data entry into the case management system. Ability to maintain self-composure under stressful situations. Must establish effective working relationships and respectfully interact with all co-workers, supervisors, partner and community organizations, victims, and members of the public. Must have excellent interpersonal skills, and demonstrate empathy, emotional intelligence and maturity, particularly in dealing with victims of crime and other vulnerable populations.
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 <strong>
  Environmental Factors
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 Pressure from workload and deadlines can be expected. Work outside of the normal schedule regularly occurs. Private means transportation must be available.
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 <strong>
  Minimum Requirements
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  <br/>
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 J.D. degree and admission to the Vermont Bar. An individual who has read the law in Vermont and been admitted to the Vermont Bar is eligible to apply. An individual pending bar results or admission to the Vermont bar may be considered, but will be required to pass the bar and be admitted in Vermont within a reasonable timeframe as determined by the State's Attorney in order to continue employment. Courtroom and jury trial experience is desirable.
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 <strong>
  Equal Opportunity Statement
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 The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.
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<div>
 <strong>
  How To Apply
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   DO NOT APPLY ONLINE**Interested applicants must send a brief cover letter, current resume including starting and ending month and year for each job, education, and a list of three (3) work-related references with daytime phone numbers, to: Chittenden County State's Attorney Sarah George, sarah.george@vermont.gov, Administrative Coordinator Jennifer Bouffard, jennifer.bouffard@vermont.gov and to Executive Assistant Ashley Perry, sas.jobs@vermont.gov.
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 <strong>
  Overview
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 The Chittenden County State's Attorney's Office in Burlington, Vermont is hiring a part time Deputy State's Attorney. A DSA represents the State's Attorney's Office in prosecuting criminal and certain civil offenses within Chittenden County. The position is part time, 24 hours weekly and is eligible for benefits that include annual, sick, and personal leave, state holidays, retirement, health insurance (80% employer paid), life insurance, dental after 6 months, LTD after one year. The DSA position is covered by the SAS DSA pay plan with a salary range of $31.75 to $62.87 based upon relevant legal experience, Department policies, and admission to the Vermont Bar. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney interested in criminal justice work and acquiring substantial experience in trial work. A DSA is expected to effectively manage their caseload and may be required to assist other offices at the direction of the State's Attorney or the Executive Director. A DSA must work effectively with coworkers, law enforcement, community agencies, and other partners, and pursue best practices, innovative approaches and positive outcomes in the justice system.
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 <strong>
  Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
  <br/>
  <br/>
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 Ability to accurately interpret and apply statutes, rules and regulations. Ability to handle a high volume of work. Must possess excellent verbal and writing skills, and organizational skills to effectively meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment. Ability to work independently, exercise initiative, maintain confidentiality, ensure accuracy, and meet deadlines. Computer skills are required, and must perform data entry into the case management system. Ability to maintain self-composure under stressful situations. Must establish effective working relationships and respectfully interact with all co-workers, supervisors, partner and community organizations, victims, and members of the public. Must have excellent interpersonal skills, and demonstrate empathy, emotional intelligence and maturity, particularly in dealing with victims of crime and other vulnerable populations.
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 <strong>
  Environmental Factors
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 Pressure from deadlines, workload, partners, defense counsel, judiciary, victims and other constituents may be expected. Work outside of the normal schedule regularly occurs. Private means transportation must be available.
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  Minimum Requirements
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  <br/>
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 J.D. degree and admission to the Vermont Bar. An individual who has read the law in Vermont and been admitted to the Vermont bar is eligible to apply. An individual pending bar results or admission to the Vermont bar may be considered, but will be required to pass the bar and be admitted in Vermont within a reasonable timeframe as determined by the State's Attorney in order to continue employment. Courtroom and jury trial experience is desirable.
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  Equal Opportunity Statement
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 The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.
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Allen County Government

<b>Department:</b> Public Defender’s Office FLSA Status: Exempt
<br><b>Classification/Level:</b> Special Occupation Date: 04/2023
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Under the direction of the Chief Public Defender, the Deputy Public Defender provides criminal defense to indigent defendants in the courts of Allen County, Indiana as mandated by the U.S. Constitution, the Indiana Constitution and Indiana state law. This position is covered under the Circuit Court Employee Handbook. This is an employee-at-will position.
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<b>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:</b><br>
<ul>
<li>Works directly with defendant and maintains regular contact with clients through correspondence, phone calls, and in person meetings, while upholding ethical duties of loyalty and confidentiality.</li>
<li>Responsible for representing defendants during criminal investigative proceedings.</li>
<li>Represents defendants in all court appearances, including pretrial discovery, withdraw pleas, and suppression notices.</li>
<li>Works with support staff to provide effective and high quality legal representation to accused indigent people facing felony or misdemeanor charges, juvenile adjudication, and mental health commitments.</li>
<li>Attends post-trial sentencing hearings for clients who negotiate plea bargains or are found guilty in trial.</li>
<li>Files appeals when errors are found in court proceedings which prevented the defendant from having a fair trial.</li>
<li>Performs all other duties as assigned.</li>
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<b>REQUIREMENTS:</b><br>
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<li>Graduation from an ABA accredited school of law</li>
<li>Valid Indiana license to practice law</li>
<li>Excellent written and communication skills</li>
<li>Ability to handle multiple priorities and a large volume of work</li>
<li>Minimum of three years of experience in criminal litigation</li>
<li>Must have prior experience as lead or co-counsel in no fewer than three felony jury trials that were Class C or Level 5 felonies or higher, and were tried to completion.</li>
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<b>DIFFICULTY OF WORK:</b><br>
The Deputy Public Defender performs work that consists of many complex and significant variables when providing criminal defense to indigent defendants. Extensive judgement and adaption is required to provide effective and high quality legal representation.
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<b>PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:</b><br>
The Deputy Public Defender performs work that consists of many complex and significant variables when providing criminal defense to indigent defendants. Extensive judgement and adaptation is required to provide effective and high quality legal representation.
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<b>RESPONSIBILITY:</b><br>
The Deputy Public Defender performs work that is extensive and consequential while representing defendants. The Deputy Public Defender works with little to no supervision and is responsible for providing effective and high quality legal representation to all assigned defendants.
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<b>PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:</b><br>
The Deputy Public Defender maintains frequent communication with defendants, judges, prosecutors, probation, law enforcement, investigators and Public Defender office staff.
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<b>WORKING CONDITIONS:</b><br>
The Deputy Public Defender performs work in a courtroom and office type setting. Very frequent typing, attention to detail, detailed inspection and transcription/proofreading exists.
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<b>SUPERVISION:</b><br>
None
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<b>LICENSING:</b><br>
Valid Indiana license to practice law
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<b>IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:</b><br>
Chief Public Defender
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<b>HOURS:</b><br>
Hours vary; 37.5 hours
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<b>EEO CATEGORY:</b><br>
8820
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<b>WORKERS’S COMP CODE:</b><br>
0103
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Please complete the application accurately and thoroughly. A resume is optional. Remember to save and submit your application. If applying for multiple positions, submit a separate application for each one. You'll receive an email confirmation once your application is received. Due to the high volume of applications, further communication will only occur if you're selected for an interview.
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Accordingly, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, disability or medical condition, national origin, and veteran status, and all other categories protected by federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition will be considered in accordance with State and Federal Law.

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