Attorney I

Full-time

No

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Appears in court and documents cases during court proceedings;
Drafts legal documents such as motions, orders, and memoranda;
Participates in case negotiations with defense attorneys, which involves analyzing the case to determine its overall strength, evaluating the number and kinds of witnesses available and determining what resolution is appropriate;
Prepares for hearings and trials in District and/or Magistrate Court by reviewing reports, legal issues, and physical evidence surrounding the case, identifying and interviewing witnesses, consulting with victims, conferring with police officers and preparing for trial;
Appears in court to represent the State by presenting evidence and argument at arraignments, preliminary hearings, pretrial conferences, hearings on motions, jury and court trials, sentencings, and specialty courts;
Conducts legal research necessary for case preparation and keeps abreast of Court decisions and legislation affecting the Idaho Criminal Code;
Demonstrates the conduct and behavior of a team player by helping create a professional and rewarding work environment for all Prosecuting Attorney employees;
Manages a heavy caseload effectively and in a timely manner;
Manages and prepares cases, meets discovery deadlines and meets other critical deadlines;
Supports and interacts with other team members to ensure effective caseload management;
Communicates effectively and maintains high credibility with the judiciary, law enforcement agencies, victims, witnesses, and co-workers;
Utilizes the services of the Victim-Witness Unit when appropriate to ease trauma to victims and/or witnesses exposed to the criminal justice system;
Handles some appellate casework before district court sitting in an appellate capacity;
Treats pro se litigants, victims, law enforcement officers, witnesses, members of the public, support staff, colleagues and victim-witness staff with dignity and respect;
Maintains collegial relationship with defense counsel and treats all counsel fairly.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a strong work ethic;
Must maintain the highest of ethical standards;
This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing.


WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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.

Qualification and Experience JOB REQUIREMENTS: Graduate of an accredited law school and member of the Idaho State Bar; Knowledge of Idaho Statutes, case law, rules of evidence, criminal procedure, and criminal jury instructions; Knowledge of online legal research tools such as Westlaw and LexisNexis; Knowledge and ability to maintain up to date on legislation affecting the Child Protective Act Title 16, Chapter 16 of the Idaho Code; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with victims, witnesses, members of other agencies, and co-workers; 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 manner both inside and outside the courtroom; Ability to manage a high-volume case load.

Legal