Hendricks County Job Description
Title: Felony Deputy Prosecutor
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Prosecutor
Supervisor: Sr. Deputy Prosecutor
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Prepares and presents case evidence and testimony for felony cases in court.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
RESPONSIBILITY:
Incumbent is assigned felony cases and works within prescribed and generally accepted legal practices. Professional judgment required in selecting the most appropriate guidelines to fit case at hand. Incumbent also exercises discretion in interpreting precedent. Incumbent works independently on recurring assignments. Objectives and desired results are outlined. Supervisor is consulted before departing from established or generally observed policy and is available for consultation. Errors in work can result in excessive cost repercussions to the county and possible loss of individual liberty or loss of life. Incumbent is also responsible for supervising assigned secretary.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Working relationships are with supervisor, associates in same department, secretarial staff, other county departments, law enforcement representatives, governmental agencies and the general public for the purpose of communicating factual or procedural information, legal requirements, facilitate compliance, and render service to the end of prosecution of illegal activity.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work is generally performed in a standard office environment with stress and time deadline requirements. Incumbent may be required to conduct office interviews outside of office. Requires extended working hours, and also may require viewing, handling, and dealing with evidence that is offensive or bio-hazardous.
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The job description for the position of Felony Deputy Prosecutor for the Prosecutor’s Office describes the duties and responsibilities for employment in this position. I acknowledge that I have received this job description and understand that it is not a contract of employment. I am responsible for reading this job description and complying with all job duties, requirements and responsibilities contained herein, and any subsequent revisions.
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