Civil​/Criminal Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

San Juan County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

San Juan County is excited to invite candidates to apply for our Civil/Criminal Deputy Prosecuting Attorney position. Please be sure to include a cover letter, resume, and writing sample for your application to be considered complete.

Responsible for (1) the investigation, preparation and prosecution of criminal cases as assigned in the district, superior and juvenile courts for San Juan County and appeals to the appellate courts; (2) the investigation into the cause of death of all unattended deaths in the county; (3) the training of law enforcement officers in the substantive, procedural and evidentiary law and its application to criminal investigations;

(4) representing the county in litigation brought on behalf of and against the County, its officials and employees acting in their official capacities as assigned; (4) providing legal advice to the County Council, County Elected Officials, department heads, and departments in legal matters within their official capacities and duties, as assigned; (5) drafting legislative ordinances and resolutions, providing written interpretations and opinions, reviewing contracts and approving them as to form and communicating with the public regarding the duties of the prosecutor’s office.