Deputy Prosecuting Attorney-Civil Division

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Twin Falls County

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney-Civil

SALARY \$90,480.00 - \$128,128.00 Annually LOCATION Twin Falls County,

ID

JOB TYPE Full-time JOB NUMBER 202600034

DEPARTMENT Prosecuting Attorney\'s Office OPENING DATE 04/16/2026

CLOSING DATE Continuous

Position Information

The Twin Falls County Prosecutors Office is responsible for prosecuting

crimes in Twin Falls County. We have one full-

time opening for a civil deputy prosecutor.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Full health, dental, vision, cafeteria plan, health savings plan

Employee Assistance Plan, wellness programs

Life insurance

Retirement plans such as PERSI pension and 401(k), as well as Deferred

Compensation

Twelve paid holidays with generous vacation, personal days, and sick

leave accrual

This position qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Our office also offers paid bar exam fees for new attorneys, paid annual

license fees, paid CLEs and training

opportunities, and a paid cell phone.

SALARY: \$90,480.00-\$128,128.00

START DATE: Immediately

CLOSING DATE: Position open until filled

TO APPLY:

Resume and cover letter are required for this position.

Apply online at twinfallscounty.org (attach cover letter and resume to

your application); or

Call the Twin Falls County Prosecuting Attorneys Office directly for

details or with any questions 208-736-4050.

Ask for Angela.

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Civil Division, is an attorney position

responsible for the prosecution of civil cases such

as child protection cases, civil asset forfeitures, involuntary civil

commitments, and other civil cases. The Civil Deputy

Prosecutors duties include providing legal advice to elected officials

and other county employees on a variety of legal

matters including employment law, contract interpretation, federal

regulations, and planning and zoning. The Deputy

Prosecuting Attorney works under the direction of the Chief Civil Deputy

Prosecuting Attorney, but has considerable

latitude to exercise independent judgment and initiative. Assistance is

available from supervisors or colleagues as

necessary. The principal duties of the Civil Deputy Prosecutor are

performed in the office and the courtroom.

Duties / Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:(illustrative only)

Perform all duties of a Prosecuting Attorney pursuant to Idaho Code;

Prosecute child protection cases including screening cases, filing

petitions, conducting trials and necessary hearings;

Negotiate and review contracts for county business including, but not

limited to, professional service contracts,

construction contracts and general goods and services contracts;

Prosecute forfeiture cases including screening, conducting trials,

negotiating settlements;

Provide legal advice to county officials and employees in a wide variety

of subjects including, but not limited to,

probate, guardianships, foreclosures, federal bankruptcy, county

assistance, administrative proceedings, personnel

matters, tax appeal hearings, etc.;

Represent the County in legal actions or litigation including, but not

limited to, probate, Tax Commission appeal

hearings and Department of Labor appeal hearings;

Direct staff in the preparation of pleadings, forms, orders, contracts

and other paperwork;

Respond to legal questions from law enforcement agencies;

Draft contracts, legal memorandums, pleadings and other necessary

paperwork;

Interact, mediate, and negotiate with opposing counsel, judges, office

staff, other agencies and law enforcement

offices;

Draft and review county ordinances, zoning ordinances and conducts

necessary enforcement proceedings;

Perform time management and scheduling functions, meet deadlines, and

set project priorities;

Respond to questions from Commissioners, county employees and citizens

in a courteous and timely manner;

Maintain strict confidentiality in all casesand comply with Idaho Rules

of Professional Conduct;

Interact with county employees, customers, visitors and the general

public effectively and professionally;

Perform other duties as assigned by the Twin Falls County Prosecuting

Attorney;

Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with Twin Falls

County Prosecuting Attorney policies and

procedures.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Attend Idaho Prosecuting Attorneys Association training to comply with

continuing legal education requirements of

the Idaho State Bar;

Attend various committee or panel meetings.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum

knowledge, skill, and ability required to satisfactori