QUALIFICATIONS: * Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree from an accredited law school. * Possess and maintain a valid driver\'s license within 90 days of hire date. * Must pass an extensive background check. * Must be available on a 24-hour basis, seven days a week. * Prior Deputy District Attorney or defense attorney experience is preferred. DUTIES: * Prepares and presents misdemeanor and felony cases for prosecution in the Justice Court and Circuit Court. Reviews evidence to determine if investigations are complete; selects and interviews appropriate witnesses; conducts legal research, drafts legal documents, and makes court appearances. * Performs intake and screening procedures; reviews evidence; determines appropriate charges and prepares pleadings. * Presents cases to the grand jury or at preliminary hearings. * Prepares search warrants or assists in search warrant drafting with police officers. * Advises law enforcement officials regarding legal questions and procedures including the Baker County Narcotics Team regarding investigations and narcotic related prosecutions. * Initiates and prosecutes court and administrative action in child support cases. * Initiates and prosecutes Juvenile Delinquency cases and civil commitment matters. * Advises and consults with Juvenile Department, Department of Human Services caseworkers, law enforcement officers, medical and school staff on matters of juvenile law. * Communicates with defense attorneys on matters regarding resolution of cases, discovery, and pretrial situations. Prepares witness lists and trial notes, researches legal issues and confers with citizen witnesses and police officers. Such conferences often are lengthy in nature and frequently outside normal working hours due to the schedules of law enforcement and citizens. * Presents evidence and argument at arraignments, release hearings, hearings on motions, trials, grand jury proceedings and mental commitment hearings. * Keeps informed of court decisions and legislation affecting criminal laws and other legal matters. * Meets with citizens, agency personnel, judges, defense counsel and law enforcement personnel regarding criminal law and procedures. * Participates as a member of the Baker County Brady Team, Multi-Disciplinary Child Abuse Team, and Sexual Assault Response Team. * This classification is the District Attorney\'s Office representative in the Baker County Mental Health Court. * May frequently require evening and weekend work. * Often requires interaction with violent and sociopathic individuals which may involve threats of retribution. * Lifting up to 15 pounds, sitting, standing, and walking.