Bonner County Prosecutor’s Office – Deputy Prosecuting Attorney IV
Salary:
$93,329.60 - $135,595.20 annually DOE
Classified:
Full-Time
Location:
Sandpoint, ID
Job Posted On:
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Announcement:
Represents the State of Idaho as a trial attorney in the prosecution of criminal, quasi-criminal, and civil actions in Juvenile, Magistrate, and District Court proceedings and assists the Elected Prosecuting Attorney in performing all of the statutory and constitutional functions of the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
This job classification includes five levels, which attorneys may be assigned to depending on organizational needs, professional legal experience, individual skill and expertise, individual proficiency, and complexity of the assigned caseload. Positions in these classes may be filled externally or by advancement internally. Progression from one level to the next is at the discretion of the Elected Prosecuting Attorney, provided minimum qualifications are met.
Attorney Classification Levels:
Level 1: Law clerks and entry level legal professionals, such as interns prior to passing the Idaho Bar. Employees at this level generally work under immediate supervision.
Level 2: Attorneys handling primarily misdemeanor or juvenile matters, indigent adult clients, child protection, and competency matters. Must have at least 1-2 years of experience in a similar position. Employees at this level generally work under general supervision.
Level 3: Attorneys handling low to mid-level complexity felony cases and/or civil matters and serve as a back up to Level 4 Attorneys. Must have at least 3-4 years of experience in a similar position. Employees at this level generally work under general to limited supervision.
Level 4: Attorneys handling high-level complexity felony cases and/or civil matters. Must have at least 5 years of experience in a similar position, especially trial and litigation experience. Employees at this level generally work under limited supervision. Level 4 Attorneys supervise Level 1-3 Attorneys.
Level 5: Chief Deputy appointed by the Elected Prosecuting Attorney. Handles highly complex civil or criminal legal matters. Must have at least 3 years of experience in a similar or related position. Under limited supervision, the Chief Deputy supervises Attorneys at all levels and other department staff.
