What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy State's Attorney position at State of Vermont?
How to Apply
Do not apply through this website! Applicants must send a brief cover letter, resume (including starting/ending months and years) and list of 3 work-related references (including name, title, organization and daytime phone) to Rutland County State’s Attorney Ian Sullivan: ian.sullivan@vermont.gov and sas.jobs@vermont.gov. This position will be open until filled. Please indicate where you heard about the position.
Overview
The Deputy State’s Attorney represents the State’s Attorney’s Office in prosecuting criminal and certain civil offenses, child abuse and neglect cases, juvenile delinquencies, mental health proceedings and some other civil matters.
To learn more about this and other vacancies, visit https://prosecutors.vermont.gov/job-opportunities.
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Description
Work is under the direction of the Rutland County State’s Attorney. The Deputy State’s Attorney represents the SA Office in prosecuting criminal and certain civil offenses. As a DSA, you will handle your own caseload and trials, exercise initiative, collaborate with co-workers, law enforcement officers, partner organizations, and social/community agencies. DSAs work to pursue best practices, innovative approaches and positive policies affecting the justice system, and with stakeholders to ensure best practices in alternative approaches to criminal behavior. Must have excellent interpersonal skills, and demonstrate empathy, emotional intelligence and maturity, particularly in dealing with victims of crime and other vulnerable populations.
Minimum Requirements
J.D. degree and admission to the Vermont Bar, or a candidate who has successfully passed the Vermont bar exam by reading the law in Vermont. A candidate pending bar results or admission to the Vermont bar may be considered but will be required to pass the bar and be admitted in Vermont within a reasonable timeframe as determined by the State’s Attorney in order to continue employment. Courtroom and jury trial experience is desirable. Must have excellent verbal, writing and organizational skills to effectively manage a caseload and meet deadlines.
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