Assistant County Attorney (Domestic Violence) Grant Funded
Description:
County Application and resume are required.
Grant Funded Position
Part time approximately 25 hours per week
Entry Salary: $28.15 per hour up to $36,595/year
The Assistant County Attorney will provide direct contact between survivors and the County Attorney when civil protection orders are violated; follow up on COC charges
resulting from violating civil protection orders; coordinate with other County Attorneys on criminal DV cases; and coordinate with ILA and CSADV on cases. Responsible and accountable for the efficient and effective prosecution of criminal violators of State laws in Woodbury County, Iowa; including case preparation and presentation, preliminary hearings, court and Grand Jury appearances, and related reports, briefs, or other legal preparation; in accordance with proper court and legal procedures; under the direct authority of the County Attorney.
Duties:
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
The following duties are typical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Must work cooperatively with and assist all members of the grant-funded Protective Order Enforcement Team (POET) in a lawful, competent, and ethical manner
- Must cooperate in furthering the goals and objectives of the POET grant and in meeting the grant's requirements.
- Must wear a beeper and serve as an on-call advisor to members of the POET team and other law enforcement officers concerning crimes related to domestic abuse and criminal violations of domestic abuse-related judicial protective orders.
- Prosecuting attorney representing the State of Iowa, Woodbury County, and the Woodbury County Attorney in the professional, aggressive and ethical handling of assigned cases and investigations.
- Reviews police reports and interviews police officers or other Informational sources in an attempt to decided if charges should be filed in relation to a particular offense.
- Appears in District, Juvenile, and Magistrate Courts throughout Woodbury County, for arraignments, hearings on various motions, jury selection, trying cases, and on other matters relative to assigned scope of responsibility; as directed by the County Attorney.
- Researches, prepares and tries cases for offenses occurring in Woodbury County including attendance at depositions.
- Represents the Department of Social Services, Civil Service, and Zoning Commissions, or other County agencies in court cases as required.
- Performs with excellence all attorney functions in assigned cases, including all phases of trials, hearing, depositions, investigatory evidence-gathering procedures, and other proceedings.
- Ability to make appropriate charging and other decisions; exercises good judgment in the disposition of cases consistent with justice, public safety, the well-being of victims and applicable law.
- Prepares and files court documents and pleadings; performs excellent legal research; competently evaluates evidence.
- Interviews witnesses and evaluates witness demeanor and credibility.
- Assists law enforcement officers in criminal investigations.
- Communicates effectively; gives after-hours advice by telephone to law enforcement officer.
- Counsels and advises County officials on legal problems relating to points of law or questions of legal procedure with respect to official government duties.
- Researches legal questions presented by other County officials or by the County Attorney.
- Assists all professional and support staff as needed.
- Performs various other duties relating to scope of responsibility as assigned by the County Attorney.
- Attendance is required.
Required Qualifications:
- Must be of good moral character and fitness and (a)be licensed by the Iowa Supreme Court to practice law in the State of Iowa or (b) have received the degree of J.D. or LL.B, from a law school fully approved by the A.B.A., and take and pass the next available Iowa Bar Exam and Multi-state Professional Responsibility Exam and immediately thereupon be admitted to practice law in the State of Iowa or (c) be eligible for admission to the practice of law in Iowa pursuant to Iowa Court Rule 111 and be admitted to practice law in Iowa pursuant to the rule within 120 days of appointment as an Assistant County Attorney.
- Keeps current on trends, developments, and changing law within the State of Iowa to assure proper administration of justice within the County.
- Knowledge of basic principles of psychology.
- Must be an effective advocate and communicator and possess keen analytical skills; have empathy for crime victims and citizens dealt with.
- Professional in appearance and demeanor.
- Be able to work well with others and treat others with respect, patience and dignity.
- Possess good knowledge of the general principles of criminal and civil law, of relevant Iowa Code sections, of the Iowa Rules of Evidence, Criminal Procedure, and Civil Procedure, the Iowa Code of Professional Responsibility For Lawyers, and Federal and Iowa constitutional law principles relating to criminal procedure and criminal law;
- Possess good knowledge of effective trial practice methods, tactics, strategy and procedures.
- Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license and insurance.
- Candidate for hire must successfully pass a background check , a physical examination, vision, back screen and drug screen prior to employment.
Supplemental Information
Woodbury County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.