JOB
Performs complex prosecutorial legal services for the Commonwealth.
Prepares and researches criminal cases involving complex issues of constitutional law, evidence, and trial strategy in all courts of the Commonwealth, State, and Federal.
Advises County and State law enforcement officials on a wide variety of problems having legal implications.
Performs related duties as assigned.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The requirements for this position include, but are not limited to, those outlined below.
All job qualifications and physical requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
It is the employer's discretion to add or change the duties or requirements of this position at any time.
With minimal supervision: Effectively prosecutes complex criminal cases, including necessary research, witness interviews, negotiations with opposing counsel, prepares jury instructions, and presentation of cases at trial.
Uses tact and discretion in order to establish effective relationships with other judicial agencies, victims, witnesses, and law enforcement officials, adequately documenting in writing all actions and providing sufficient justification to support recommendations.
Compiles legal briefs and memoranda of law.
Prepares cases for trial including interview witnesses.
Drafts case evaluations.
Prepares discovery and Bills of Particulars.
Provides advice to law enforcement officers and County and state officials.
Performs related duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical Demands and Environmental ConditionsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Requires moderate physical effort working almost exclusively with lightweight materials (up to 25 pounds) including but not limited to walking, talking, stooping, sitting (for extended periods), kneeling, bending, reaching and gripping.
Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.
Office work has no exposure to environmental conditions, and is in a heated and air-conditioned office.
Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.
g.
, business office, light traffic).
All positions aresubject to a criminal background and driving record check for any convictions that relate to thejob duties and responsibilities.
The County's EEO Utilization Report has been available atwww.
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