The Canyon County Prosecuting Attorneys Office invites all interested and qualified persons to apply for a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I position in the Criminal Division. We are a fast-paced, high volume office looking for individuals who can dedicate themselves to our team effort. Interested individuals must be licensed to practice law in the State of Idaho. Annual salary $70,720.00 - $84,156.80 DOE, plus benefits. Please include a cover letter, resume, references, and writing sample with your application. Applications and inquiries will be considered confidential. EOE. Closing date: Open until filled
General Statement of Duties
Represent the State of Idaho as a trial attorney in the prosecution of criminal, quasi-criminal, and limited civil actions in Juvenile, Magistrate, and District Court proceedings and assist the elected Prosecuting Attorney in performing all of the statutory and constitutional functions of the Office; perform related work as required.
Classification Summary
This is a multi-level class series in which incumbents may be assigned to any of five levels, depending on organizational needs, professional legal experience, individual expertise and skill, proficiency, and complexity of assigned caseload. Positions in these classes are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the entry level. Progression from one level to the next is at the discretion of the appointing authority, provided minimum qualifications are met.
Positions within the Class
Rule 226 Provisional Deputy is the pre-entry level in the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney (DPA) series, assigned to law students and recent law school graduates studying for the Bar Exam. Provisional Deputies are legal interns admitted under Idaho Bar Commission Rule 226 to the limited practice of law.
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I is the entry level in the (DPA) series, assigned to employees with limited previous legal experience who are fully licensed to practice law in the State of Idaho. This class is typically used as a training class and employees work under immediate supervision while learning job skills and tasks.
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney II is the first working level assigned to employees with at least the equivalent of one year as a DPA I. Under general supervision, employees at this level perform work of average difficulty in all phases of criminal, quasi-criminal, and limited civil practice.
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney III is the full journey level assigned to employees with the equivalent of at least two years experience as a DPA. Employees at this level are assigned increasing difficult and complex cases and should require limited instruction or assistance.
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney IV is the senior journey level assigned to employees with the equivalent of at least three years experience as a DPA. Employees at this level are generally assigned more difficult and sensitive cases, are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the CCPA, and require only occasional instruction or assistance as necessary.
Examples of Work (Illustrative Only)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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