Assistant Commonwealth Attorney (Drug Court)

Closing Date: 29th June, 2024

Description:

General Definition of Work:
Serving as prosecutor; preparing cases for prosecution; trying cases in General District, Juvenile and Domestic Relations and Circuit Courts; preparing and maintaining files and records
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Researches, prepares, and tries criminal cases in Circuit Court, General District Court and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court.
• Prepares and conducts the dispositions of various traffic and criminal offenses in court; appears in court
• Reviews investigative reports submitted by investigators.
• Researches and investigates various misdemeanor and traffic offenses in General District Court; researches and investigates various felony offenses in Circuit Court, including the preparation and drafting of indictments; researches and investigates various juvenile offenses and adult domestic offenses in Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts
• Prepares and drafts responses to discovery requests and various correspondences with attorneys and law enforcement officers; drafts various criminal motions and appeals.
• Interviews and evaluates witnesses and law enforcement officers for various criminal offenses and matters.
• Holds telephone conferences with witnesses, attorneys and law enforcement officers on pending criminal matters.
• Writes appellate briefs; dictates witness subpoenas, letters and pleadings; negotiates with defense attorneys.
• Fields various inquiries from the public.
• Types and files documents; retrieves files and documents

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of modern principles and practices of law and of the state laws and court decisions applicable to criminal prosecution; thorough knowledge of legal research and the investigation, preparation and presentation of cases for trial; thorough knowledge of legal office procedures, practices and methods; ability to plan and direct the work of others; ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to handle difficult trial and appellate litigation; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County and state officials, court officials, members of the bar and the general public.
Education and Experience: Any combination of education equivalent to graduation from a law school of recognized standing and considerable training that included judicial clerkship or private law practice.

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