ASSISTANT COUNTY PROSECUTOR

County of Summit, OH

Akron (OH)

On-site

USD 77,251 - 105,580

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

OPERS Pension

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Holidays

Vacation Time

Work-Life Blend Flex Time

Paid CLEs and CEUs

Community Involvement Opportunities

Job summary

A local government prosecutor's office in Akron, Ohio is seeking an Assistant Prosecutor to handle cases in a dynamic and supportive team. The ideal candidate will be licensed to practice law in Ohio and possess strong critical-thinking and communication skills. Opportunities for professional growth include mentorship and work-life balance options. This is a chance to work on a variety of cases while serving the community with impactful legal work.

Qualifications

Applicants must be licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio with no history of disciplinary action.
Ability to derive and implement creative solutions.
Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare and present cases in court.
Negotiate resolutions to cases.
Coordinate with advocates for victim services.

Skills

Experience with clients of diverse backgrounds

Fast-paced legal environment

Critical-thinking skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Creative solutions

Education

Licensed to practice law in Ohio

Job description

The Summit County Prosecutor’s office in Akron, Ohio, has multiple openings for an assistant prosecutor across all divisions. There are two classifications: a Junior Prosecutor, who will typically handle felonies of the third, fourth, and fifth degree (salary range $82,409.60 to $87,568.00); and a Senior Prosecutor, who will typically handle felonies of the first and second degree (salary range $92,705.60 to $105,580.80). The position also carries OPERS pension benefits and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness. This is a rotating position that allows for promotion to Senior Prosecutor, Major Trial, and Supervisory positions based on the needs of the Office and the development of the employee’s legal and leadership skills. The Office will also consider recently-admitted attorneys with no prior experience at a starting salary of $77,251.20 with an initial assignment to handle delinquency or abuse, neglect, and dependency matters in Juvenile Court.

The Summit County Prosecutor’s Office is a team-oriented office with a focus on professional growth, mentorship, and work-life balance. We offer discretionary work-from-home capabilities. As the fourth largest prosecutor’s office in Ohio, we provide an excellent opportunity to work on a great variety of issues and cases with immediate trial work.

Summit County has richly diverse communities that include all the amenities of the city as well as the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and rural farmland just minutes away. It’s an idyllic place to start or continue a career and raise a family. Apply and join the team that’s the High Point of the State of Ohio!

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney General Overview

The Summit County Prosecutor’s Office is devoted to making our community a better and safer place for families and crime victims. We fairly, ethically, and truthfully seek justice for all. Under general direction, the Assistant Prosecuting Attorney will assess and prepare each case by reviewing the investigation, speaking with witnesses, and assessing any mitigating factors in order to resolve a case through trial or plea negotiations.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must be licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio with no history of disciplinary action.
Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience working with clients of diverse racial, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds preferred.
Experience working in a fast-paced legal environment preferred.
Excellent critical-thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
The capacity to manage multiple projects and assignments simultaneously, often with competing deadlines.
Excellent communication skills, including ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of people.
Ability to derive and implement creative solutions.
Works well in a positive work environment that values a team approach.
The ability to handle sensitive information while preparing and presenting complex cases.
Organize and present affective arguments in court, interview and cross examine witnesses, victims, defendants, and law enforcement personnel.

Job Duties

This position prepares and presents cases to be tried in court; researches and prepares briefs and opinions; negotiates resolutions to cases; prepares a variety of legal documents; may supervise law clerks/interns and maintains a working knowledge of the law.
Coordinates with advocates to provide services to victims and meets with crime victims and family members to provide an insight into the court process and procedures.
Meets with law enforcement officers, defense attorneys, judges, and court personnel to discuss and review cases.
Identify impacts of trauma and modify legal practices to enable traumatized witnesses to safely participate in proceedings.
Prepare cases for trial or plea negotiations by reviewing all evidence, facts, and communications with witnesses. Questions and cross examines witnesses.
Participates in pre-hearing conferences, issues subpoenas and other appropriate orders relating to the discovery process, prepares for and presents evidence to grand juries.
Maintains records, consistently updates case management system, and answers correspondences in a timely fashion.
Participates in internal and external conferences and meetings.
Serves as a liaison with other agencies and the community.
Independently research, interpret and apply legal and administrative principles to each case; must stay informed concerning applicable law, rules, procedures, policies, and practices related to criminal law and the Summit County Prosecutor’s office.
Engage in continuing education, both legal and non-legal, to stay up to date on best practices and new ideas.

Benefits Package

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) Pension
Health, Vision, Dental Insurance and Prescription coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Wellness Incentive Program Discounted
Pre-Taxed Parking
Paid Holidays
Sick Time
Vacation Time
Parental Leave
Work-Life Blend Flex Time
Some remote work options
County Gym EASE at Work provides 27/7 365-day mental health counseling, life coaching, medical advocacy, legal/financial services and more
Career Development Team Environment
Mentoring from Senior Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys
Monthly internal trainings
Extensive trainings with national, state, and local experts
Paid CLEs and CEUs
Paid Attorney and Advocate Registration Fees
Culture and Work Environment Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion focused
Community Involvement focused
Volunteer Opportunities are provided and encouraged