Deputy District Attorney (Criminal Division)
Location: Fallon, Nevada
Description: Churchill County, Nevada is employing Deputy District Attorney (Criminal Division) right now, this occupation will be depute in Nevada. More details about this occupation opportunity kindly read the description below. This Deputy District Attorney position primarily handles criminal matters, but not exclusively. The incumbent will make court appearances in the course of prosec! uting criminal cases. In addition, the employee will research and determine whether criminal charges should be filed; prepare various legal documents; prepare and try criminal cases; prepare search and arrest warrants; work cooperatively with assigned staff and other work-related personnel; and perform other legal duties as required.Summary: Under general supervision, this is an unclassified position which represents the County in the prosecution of individuals who have committed crimes punishable under law. Distinguishing Characteristics: This designation is distinguished from the Deputy District Attorney-Civil by the principal focus of criminal case prosecution.Essential Job Functions: Performance of these functions is the reason the job exists.
Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position specific tasks. :: Review requests for prosecution and determine the applicable statutes to the facts of t! he case; establishes which, if any, criminal charges should be! filed. :: Reviews and evaluates requests for search warrants to determine if probable cause is sufficient; drafts applications and affidavits presented to the Magistrate when requesting a search warrant; drafts search warrants submitted to the Magistrate for approval. :: Prepares various legal documents, including appeals, motions, reviews of criminal complaints and negotiations and settlements of proposals.
:: Conducts legal research for hearings on motions, preliminary hearings, trials and appeals. :: Prepares for and conducts preliminary hearings and trials; prepares questions to be asked of witnesses; formulates legal strategies for cross-examination of defense witnesses; formulates jury instructions; reviews jury questionnaires; prepares for the jury selection process; plans opening and closing statements. :: Identifies witnesses that need to be called to testify before a jury; meets with witnesses to prepare them for the court proceedings. :: Makes court app! earances, including trials, appeals, preliminary hearings, status hearings, arraignments, evidentiary and review hearings and Child Support Hearing Master.
:: Responds to appeals and other claims made by defendants after conviction; drafts and submits appeals and briefs to the State Supreme Court. :: Meets and negotiates with defense attorneys regarding resolutions of specific cases. :: Provides work direction and training to other legal staff. :: Performs other legal work as required.
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This occupation starts available on: Fri, 13 Sep 2013 05:47:54 GMT
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