The Ada County Prosecutor’s Office is dedicated to serving Idaho’s largest community, keeping it a safe place to live and work, giving a voice to crime victims and advocating for the citizens of Ada County.

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes excellent medical, dental and vision insurance; generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start; 11 paid holidays a year; participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systemswhich includes 11.18% employer contribution; various savings plans including a deferred compensation 457(b) plan with up to 3% county match; 401K plan; paid parental leave; work-from-home options; life insurance; wellness programs; ongoing training opportunities and career pathing. Student loan forgiveness eligibility: The Ada County Prosecutor’s Office is a qualifying employer under the Federal Public Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program (certain conditions apply).

This generous Ada County Total Rewards package increases the base salary by approximately 40 percent. Learn more about Ada County Prosecutor office by visiting their website. Ada County Prosecutor

The Deputy Prosecutor I performs a variety of legal work in the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
 
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The Deputy Prosecutor I is an attorney new to the legal profession. The Deputy Prosecutor I will be providing entry level legal representation to county departments, elected officials, and to the Board of Ada County Commissioners within a limited range of subject matter. The incumbent will learn to work independently and make critical decisions in regard to both litigation and legal advice with assistance of more experienced colleagues.

• Practices civil law in all or one of the following areas: bankruptcy, county welfare, civil rights, personal injury, collections, construction and real estate, emergency communications, drug asset forfeitures, land use, legislative processes, probate and guardianships, personnel and benefits, open meetings and public records, and property taxation;
• Drafts contracts and other legal documents;
• Conducts legal research;
• Researches and drafts advice letters and legal opinions for clients;
• Negotiates and prepares contracts and real estate and construction documents;
• Prepares ordinances and resolutions;
• Advises Ada County Human Resources and county clients on personnel matters;
• Drafts and reviews findings of fact and conclusions of law in administrative board proceedings;
• Practices in all phases of civil litigation, before both State and Federal tribunals up to and including the U.S. Supreme Court;
• Manages cases from the inception of lawsuits through the appellate stages;
• Demonstrates the conduct and behavior of a team player by helping create a professional and rewarding work environment for all Prosecuting Attorney employees;
• Supports and interacts with other team members to ensure effective caseload management;
• Communicates and maintains high credibility with the judiciary, clients, and co-workers; and
• Maintains collegial relationship with defense counsel and treats all counsel fairly.

 
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Attends CLE courses and maintains bar membership and good standing with the Idaho State Bar;
• The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I shall serve at the direction and discretion of the Prosecuting Attorney and shall perform any and all job functions assigned by the Prosecuting Attorney.

• Graduation from an accredited law school;
• Knowledge of Idaho statutes and case law;
• Knowledge of county departments and offices, policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of online legal research tools;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, co-workers and members of other agencies;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality;
• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively;
• Ability to be a team player;
• Ability to exercise good judgment;
• Ability to conduct self in a professional manager both inside and outside the courtroom.

 
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a strong work ethic;
• Must maintain the highest of ethical standards.

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment and the employee in this class is subject to inside environmental conditions;
• Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, to permit the employee to function in a general office environment and accomplish tasks.

DISCLAIMER:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran’s Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed “key positions” in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.