The Deputy County Attorney in Toole County prosecutes adult criminal offenders through final disposition in Justice and District Courts. They may also prosecute child abuse and neglect cases, bring involuntary mental health commitments, prosecute youth offenders in Youth Court and attend Drug Treatment Court. The Deputy County Attorney reviews investigative reports from law enforcement officers, makes determination regarding charges to be filed, whom to prosecute and when to decline prosecution, drafts and files charging documents, coordinates plans, prepares and executes jury and judge trials, communicates regularly with victims and law enforcement regarding case status, prepares for and attends various court hearings, such as arraignments, omnibus, bail suppression, change of plea, sentencing, revocation, etc., interviews and prepares witnesses for courtroom proceedings, prepares pleadings, briefs and other legal documents for filing with the court, responds to various written and oral motions and arguments made by defense counsel, prepares jury instructions and necessary trial and/or exhibits, must be able to communicate well with witnesses and victims of all ages, social, economic and educational backgrounds, negotiate plea agreements, assist law enforcement with and draft search warrants and subpoenas, conducts legal research and prepares legal briefs, memoranda and other documents, provides legal advice to various county officials, outside agencies and law enforcement, drafts legal opinions, researches and interprets statutes, codes and ordinances, negotiates with concerned parties to resolve contested issues, prepares findings of fact and conclusions of law and drafts proposed orders, prepares arguments orally and in writing, must serve as “on call” attorney to law enforcement.

Deputy County Attorney: $85,000/year, DOQ + Full Benefits Package.