Prosecuting Attoney Case Coordinator - Felony Court

2024 Saline County

Pros Atty Case Coordinator Felony

Job Description

                                              

Exempt:                                 Yes

Department:                          Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Reports To:                            Administrative Mgr./Office Mgr.

Location:                                102 South Main, Benton, AR  72015

Safety Sensitive:                    No

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

This position provides clerical support for one to two deputy prosecutors; responsible for Circuit Court; required to answer telephone calls and respond to in person public inquiries regarding a variety of issues related to the criminal justice system as needed or directed

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Acts as a case coordinator for 1-2 attorneys.

 

1. Maintains contact with victims, witnesses and law enforcement.

 

1. Provides follow up assistance including court date notification to victims.

 

1. Assists victims with registering with VINE and filling out reparation applications.

 

1. Administers ACIC reports and findings.

 

1. Prepares transport orders for court proceedings.

 

1. Attends court with victims and answers court related questions.

 

1. Checks warrant status on current defendants.

 

1. Communicates with court officials and defense attorneys on behalf of deputy prosecutor.

 

1. Requests evidence for trial, makes sure files are complete.

 

1. Coordinates calendars with attorneys, defense counsel and witnesses.

 

1. Researches prior convictions.

 

1. Fields phone calls.

 

1. Responds to discovery motions.

 

1. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Technical degree required in such disciplines as Computer Engineering, CPA, etc., plus 3 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

Periodically exposed to such elements as noise, intermittent standing, walking, pushing, carrying, or lifting; but none are present to the extent of being disagreeable.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

 The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

 

Moderate diversity, low physical. Work activities which allow for a moderate amount of diversity in the performance of tasks which are not as varied as those positions with high-level diversity and decision-making.

 

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit, talk or hear; frequently required to walk, reach with hands and arms; occasionally required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; and color vision.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Ability to utilize both internal and external resources to obtain information and data necessary to carry out routine assignments and special projects. Must have ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management and staff.

 

The duties listed above are intended only to show the various types of duties that will be performed.  The omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.  All positions within the Prosecuting Office are assigned by the Prosecutor or Administrative Manager or a designated representative and are subject to be changed when deem in the best interest of the Office.

 

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Saline County and the employee and is subject to change by the employer if the need of the employer and requirements of the job change.

 

SALINE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER