POSITION PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

This position acts as a Prosecuting Attorney responsible for legal matters related to criminal offenses, traffic offenses, juvenile offenders care and treatment proceedings, and appeals.  The Assistant County Attorney works with defendants, victims, witnesses and Defense Attorneys pursuant to Kansas law. This position is under the general direction of the Deputy County Attorney.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1.  Interact with the public, victims, witnesses and defendants to complete

    investigations and to obtain information related to legal proceedings.

2.  Review and research law enforcement records and reports, statutes,

    court decisions and other legal documents to prepare for court

    proceedings.

3.  Prepare legal documents, including offense charges, search warrants,

    and appeal briefs.

4.  Represent the State at criminal and juvenile trials, hearings and

    other court related proceedings and present oral and written

    arguments to District Court, Court of Appeals and Kansas Supreme Court.

5.  Accurately access, input and retrieve information from a computer.

6.  Be on call at least once a month to assist law enforcement agencies as        needed.

7.  Respond to change productively and complete other tasks as assigned.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS                                          

1.  Knowledge of operation of computers and dictation equipment.

2.  Knowledge of WordPerfect, E-Mail, D.A.'s Assistant, and Case Base software     programs.

3.  Working knowledge of court proceedings and legal document preparation.

EXPERIENCE

1.  None required.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES

1.  Ability to sit for long periods of time.

2.  Ability to access, input and retrieve information from a computer.

3.  Ability to accurately prepare and comprehend complex legal documents.

4.  Ability to communicate effectively with the public.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING