Prosecuting Attorney - Special Victim Unit - CACHE CO CORPORATION

OVERVIEW
Cache County is looking for a Prosecuting Attorney to join our Attorney's Office Special Victim Unit. Each Prosecuting Attorney working within the Special Victim Unit is assigned to a specific courtroom in the First District Court handling cases involving violence against women and children (domestic violence, child abuse, stalking, and sexual offenses). There exists a single Prosecuting Attorney vacancy within this Special Victim Unit. The successful
applicant will work under the direction of the elected County Attorney and the Special Victim Division Unit Chief as they target the prosecutions of these violent crimes.
The Cache County Attorney's Office is devoted to making our community a better and safer place for families, placing special emphasis on the protection of children. Therefore, an ideal candidate will have robust sense of integrity, diligent work ethic, and strong desire for public service.
The Cache County Attorney's Office Special Victim Unit is supported by Victim
Advocates - who are likewise assigned to specific court rooms - and, Legal that
work closely with the Prosecuting Attorneys. There exists a strong relationship between local law enforcement agencies and the Cache County Attorney's Office which provides further avenues of support in fulfilling responsibilities. In addition, specialized training opportunities funded by the Cache County Attorney's Office allows the successful applicant to have the tools necessary to zealously advocate and develop develop in their career.
The Cache County Attorney's office is committed to not only providing Prosecuting Attorneys with training, career development, and an unmatched great working
environment, but also competitive pay. Special Victim Unit Prosecuting Attorneys receive a lump sum monetary bonus at the end of each calendar year - in addition to their salary amount - as long as they are employed with the Cache County Attorney's Office and fulfilling their roles and responsibilities within the Special Victim Unit.
Full time employees are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. Personal time off begins to accrue the first day of employment. Full time employees also benefit from contributions to the Utah Retirement System and/or 401(k).
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Special Victim Unit Prosecuting Attorney's duties will include, among others, the following:
- Prosecuting felony (and some misdemeanor) crimes involving violent and/or sexual crimes against women and children in District Court;
- Undertaking pre-trial preparation from charging decisions, reviewing police
reports, witness/victim interaction to pre-trial hearings and legal research
- 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 settlement negotiations
- Interviewing victims, witnesses, and law enforcement officers in preparation to present evidence at various hearings;
- 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 2 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.
Th
e 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 applications will be December 7, 2023.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
https://www.applicantpro.com/j/3144493-218267