DCJ Deputy Assistant State's Attorney or Apprentice Prosecutor

Description

• Evaluates strengths and weaknesses of case in light of above findings;
• Reviews applications for arrest warrants and, upon approval, signs and presents to presiding judge for final review and signature;
• Prepares cases for arraignment, selecting appropriate charges, preparing original statement of facts;
• Defends petitions of habeas corpus including preparation of pleadings, argument of motions, and trial of action;
• Conducts pre-trial conferences;
• Reviews outstanding defense motions and prepares responses or objections as appropriate;
• Tries cases before juries, three-judge panels, single judge or magistrate;
• Maintains liaison with and functions as resource to state and local police;
• If a member of the Appellate Unit, defends appeals brought by convicted defendants before the Appellate Court and Supreme Court;
• May prepare appellate material for submission to Chief State's Attorney's Office after conviction;
• Reviews all documentation relative to assigned criminal cases and infractions and directs supplemental or further investigation;
• Interviews witnesses and victims;
• Responsible for plea negotiation with defense attorneys;
• Conducts jury selection;
• Advises victims of crimes as to their rights and directs them to the appropriate supportive agencies;
• Initiates and completes related legal research;
• May review applications for search and seizure warrants;

Requirements

• trial and counseling skills;
• criminal law and legal process, legal principles and practice;
• Ability to write legal briefs and supporting documentation.
• negotiating skills;
• Knowledge of
• and ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal criminal law;
• In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the closing date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• The incumbent will be required to complete a background check and appointment to this position is made by the Criminal Justice Commission. Please be sure to list your juris license number on the application.
• Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees, which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
• Considerable ability to analyze legal problems, present statements of fact, law and argument;
• interpersonal skills;
• oral and written communication skills;

Benefits

• Salary Information: The starting salary for a DCJ Deputy Assistant State's Attorney is $93,275 annually; the Apprentice Prosecutor is paid at $44.67 per hour. The position number is 5340.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance