Sr. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney -Criminal Division

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Twin Falls County

Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney-Criminal Division

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

ID

JOB TYPE Full-time JOB NUMBER 202600035

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 senior felony deputy prosecutor.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes full health, dental, vision,

cafeteria plan, health savings plan, Employee

Assistance Plan, wellness programs, and life insurance. We offer

retirement plans such as PERSI pension and 401(k), as

well as Deferred Compensation. There are 12 Paid holidays with generous

vacation, personal days, and sick leave

accrual. This position qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.Our

office also offerspaid 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

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY

The Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney will be assigned to prosecute

specific types of cases such as crimes against

persons and serious felonies. This attorneys duties include all

litigation, negotiation, preparation, and resolution while

Possessing The Courtroom Skills Required To Prosecute The Assigned

cases. This attorney will spend many hours in court

and will make critical decisions in case strategy, preparation and

presentation. The Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

works under the direction of the Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, but

must exercise independent judgment and

initiative. When necessary, assistance is available from the Chief

Deputy. The principal duties of this position are

performed in the office and the courtroom.

Duties / Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:(illustrative only and may vary by

assignment)

Represents the State of Idaho in criminal cases including, but not

limited to the following tasks: going to crime

scenes, advising law enforcement agencies during investigations of

crimes, obtaining search warrants, screening

cases, deciding whether to file charges, meeting with crime victims,

attending multiple court proceedings,

organizing the case file, preparing evidence, securing witnesses,

preparing for jury trial, presenting the State\'s case

to the jury, responding to post-trial motions, filing and prosecuting

probation violations;

Responds to legal questions from law enforcement agencies;

Represents the State of Idaho in post-conviction relief petitions

including filing answers, motions and supporting

pleadings, and presenting the State\'s case to the court;

Directs staff in the preparation of pleadings, forms, orders, motions,

legal memorandums and other paperwork;

Protects the rights of victims and those criminally accused;

Provides training to law enforcement officers, other prosecutors, child

welfare advocates, and court personnel;

Conducts legal research;

Interacts, mediates and negotiates with opposing counsel, judges, office

staff, other agencies and law enforcement

offices;

Performs time management and scheduling functions, meets deadlines, and

sets project priorities;

Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate co-workers to

maximize the effectiveness and efficiency

of office operations and activities;

Interacts with county employees, witnesses, victims, defendants, law

enforcement officials, visitors, and the

general public effectively and professionally;

Assists other prosecutors in the office on cases when necessary;

Acts as a special prosecutor in cases in other counties;

Attends Idaho Prosecuting Attorneys Association training to comply with

continuing legal education requirements

of the Idaho State Bar; and

Performs other duties as assigned by the Twin Falls County Prosecuting

Attorney.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum

knowledge, skill, and ability required to satisfactorily

Perform Each Essential Duty Required For This Position.

Knowledge of:

Constitutional law, criminal law, criminal procedures, rules of eviden