Prosecuting Attorney

OVERVIEW

Cache County is looking for a Prosecuting Attorney to join our Attorney's Office.

Under the direction of the County Attorney or his designee, the Prosecuting Attorney will perform a variety of professional legal duties as required to expedite the efficient and effective litigation of criminal cases within Cache County. The Prosecuting Attorney will provide close to general supervision to Legal Assistants on a project-by-project basis and may oversee work and make work assignments for lower-level attorneys. The salary for the Prosecuting Attorney will be based on bar year and years of experience.

Full time employees are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance. Personal Time Off accrual starting the first day of employment. Contribution to the Utah Retirement System and/or 401k. Please see 'Resources' for a complete description.

Cache County is a beautiful place to live and work with a perfect balance of country and city life. Cache Valley has opportunities for hiking, skiing, camping, fishing, mountain biking, and rock climbing. The valley has a variety of restaurants and multiple venues for live theater and other arts. Cache County is also the home to Utah State University. See https://www.explorelogan.com for more information.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Prosecuting Attorney's duties will include, among others, the following:

• Prosecuting felonies and misdemeanors in district, justice, and juvenile courts;
• Reviewing law enforcement investigations to screen for potential charges; determining the nature of the case and whether charges should be brought; and following established procedures in preparing, processing, and pursuing charges;
• Performing legal research; drafting pleadings; gathering and analyzing evidence; and preparing writs, subpoenas, warrants, petitions, affidavits, and other legal documents;
• Representing the State at arraignments, bail hearings, preliminary hearings, trials, sentencings, and during settlement negotiations;
• Interviewing victims, witnesses, and law enforcement officers in preparation to present evidence at various hearings;
• Submitting reports to apprise the County Attorney of the status of assigned cases;
• Collaborating with support staff; and
• Providing general assistance to the public regarding various aspects of the law, legal rights, victim remedies, and related legal processes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The Prosecuting Attorney must have graduated from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate Degree, be licensed to practice law in the State of Utah (i.e., be a member of the Utah State Bar, in good standing), and have a minimum of 1 to 8 years of experience as a practicing attorney.

The Prosecuting Attorney will have knowledge of advocacy techniques, principles of law, criminal procedure, the rules of evidence, the Utah Code and local ordinances, and how they apply to criminal prosecution.

The Prosecuting Attorney will have the ability to prosecute criminal cases assigned; present statements of fact, law, and argument intelligently and logically; gather and evaluate information obtained through research, investigations, and interrogations; apply legal principles and knowledge to individual cases and problems; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; follow written and oral instructions; and communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

The first review of applicants will be on October 25, 2023.