Sarpy County
Deputy County Attorney – Criminal Division
Location:
Papillion, NE
Salary:
$80,137.00 – $128,915.00 annually
Job Type:
Full-Time
Department:
County Attorney's Office
Opening Date:
10/17/2025
Closing Date:
11/2/2025 11:59 PM Central
Job Overview The law places several responsibilities on the county prosecutor and each requires significant training, dedication and competency. In the criminal courts, a Deputy County Attorney is commissioned with the power and responsibility to pursue justice for all. The duty is not solely to convict; there is also a duty to protect the rights of the accused and a great many decisions must be made for the benefit of the accused. The Sarpy County Attorney has statutory responsibility for several other critical functions. These responsibilities require a DCA to be familiar and functioning in civil law issues, capable in making decisions concerning the mental health process, confident and competent in administering the duties of county coroner, proficient in the cases before the Separate Juvenile Court, and competent in child support enforcement cases. The DCA is the face of justice in Sarpy County and carries the professional and ethical responsibilities that accompany that position.
Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, officials, supervisors, employees, attorneys, judges, law enforcement staff, other county employees, other agencies, and the general public.
Review investigative reports and evidence.
Interview and prepare witnesses for various legal proceedings.
Develop strategies and arguments in preparation for legal proceedings.
Conduct hearings and present evidence concerning all stages of legal proceedings.
Perform professional legal research.
Draft pleadings, motions, correspondence, reports, briefs and other legal documents as required or requested.
Review orders, opinions, memos, contracts, rules and regulations, correspondence, and other legal papers for use by county departments and officials.
Confer with judges and opposing counsel concerning pending cases.
Confer with and advise investigative agencies concerning pending investigations.
Advise various county entities on legal questions and interpretations.
Demonstrate working knowledge of the rules of evidence, criminal procedure, civil procedure and other relevant Nebraska statutes.
Prosecute cases under the Nebraska criminal, juvenile and traffic code.
Confer with colleagues to establish and verify basis for legal issues.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of Diversion Services, Victim Witness and other outside agencies that may be relevant for making referrals as needed or requested.
Report to work with regular, predictable, and consistent attendance.
Perform other related duties as may be required.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree.
Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice law in Nebraska.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience with felony-level cases.
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Papillion, NE
Salary:
$80,137.00 – $128,915.00 annually
Job Type:
Full-Time
Department:
County Attorney's Office
Opening Date:
10/17/2025
Closing Date:
11/2/2025 11:59 PM Central
Job Overview The law places several responsibilities on the county prosecutor and each requires significant training, dedication and competency. In the criminal courts, a Deputy County Attorney is commissioned with the power and responsibility to pursue justice for all. The duty is not solely to convict; there is also a duty to protect the rights of the accused and a great many decisions must be made for the benefit of the accused. The Sarpy County Attorney has statutory responsibility for several other critical functions. These responsibilities require a DCA to be familiar and functioning in civil law issues, capable in making decisions concerning the mental health process, confident and competent in administering the duties of county coroner, proficient in the cases before the Separate Juvenile Court, and competent in child support enforcement cases. The DCA is the face of justice in Sarpy County and carries the professional and ethical responsibilities that accompany that position.
Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, officials, supervisors, employees, attorneys, judges, law enforcement staff, other county employees, other agencies, and the general public.
Review investigative reports and evidence.
Interview and prepare witnesses for various legal proceedings.
Develop strategies and arguments in preparation for legal proceedings.
Conduct hearings and present evidence concerning all stages of legal proceedings.
Perform professional legal research.
Draft pleadings, motions, correspondence, reports, briefs and other legal documents as required or requested.
Review orders, opinions, memos, contracts, rules and regulations, correspondence, and other legal papers for use by county departments and officials.
Confer with judges and opposing counsel concerning pending cases.
Confer with and advise investigative agencies concerning pending investigations.
Advise various county entities on legal questions and interpretations.
Demonstrate working knowledge of the rules of evidence, criminal procedure, civil procedure and other relevant Nebraska statutes.
Prosecute cases under the Nebraska criminal, juvenile and traffic code.
Confer with colleagues to establish and verify basis for legal issues.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of Diversion Services, Victim Witness and other outside agencies that may be relevant for making referrals as needed or requested.
Report to work with regular, predictable, and consistent attendance.
Perform other related duties as may be required.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree.
Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice law in Nebraska.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience with felony-level cases.
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