Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Montgomery County Prosecutor's Office; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OPERS retirement system

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation/sick/holiday leave

Short-term disability

Job summary

The Montgomery County Prosecutor’s Office in Dayton is seeking Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys for multiple divisions including Criminal, Juvenile, Civil, and Appellate. Candidates should have strong writing and oral communication skills and be eligible for Ohio Bar admission in 2026.

Positions are full-time with competitive benefits and a potential one-day-per-week remote option. Starting salaries begin at $80,000 for licensed attorneys and $55,000 for law graduates awaiting bar passage, with

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong writing and oral communication skills.
• Must be member of the Ohio Bar or plan to take the Uniform Bar Exam in 2026.
• Experience in litigation and diverse divisions is favored.

Responsibilities

• Handle felony cases in Criminal Division and advocate for rehabilitation where appropriate.
• Assist in Juvenile and CPU matters to protect the community and aid rehabilitation.
• Prepare and argue appellate briefs in Civil and Appellate Divisions.
• Collaborate with the office to provide diligent legal services to county boards and agencies.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Oral communication skills

Education

Ohio Bar admission planned 2026

Job description

The Montgomery County Prosecuting Attorney is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Prosecuting Attorney. This office has an established tradition of pursuing justice, fostering public safety, providing exceptional assistance to victims of crime, and innovative programs. Positions are currently available in the following divisions:

• Criminal Division. This Division is responsible for handling felony cases committed by adults in Montgomery County; our office offers a Diversion program to non-violent first offenders, other forms of rehabilitation are pursued for other non-violent offenders, while more serious consequences are advocated for violent offenders to protect our community and hold offenders accountable based on the particular crime committed. Experienced attorneys with significant litigation experience may apply to be assigned directly to this Division.
• Juvenile Division. This Division seeks to protect the community by holding juveniles who commit crimes accountable and advocating for rehabilitation when appropriate. The Division also includes a Child Protection Unit (CPU) that seeks to improve and protect the lives of children who have been abused or neglected and allows attorneys to gain extensive courtroom experience. While most assistant prosecutors start in the juvenile division before rotating to the criminal division, applications from individuals interested in working long-term in the CPU division will also be considered.
• Civil Division. This Division acts as the County’s law firm and is the legal advisor to county boards, agencies, elected offices and townships. The cases handled include complex business law issues, civil rights violations, personal injury claims, real property acquisitions, personnel and labor/employment issues, and public record requests.
• Appellate Division. This Division is responsible for preparing and arguing all appeals of criminal and civil cases in which Montgomery County is a party. Attorneys in this division spend extensive time doing legal research, preparing written briefs, and arguing cases before the Court of Appeals, Federal Courts, and the Ohio Supreme Court.

We are seeking candidates who are self-starters, intellectually curious, and excited to work in a collaborative environment to shape the future of our office and improve our community. Candidates should possess strong writing and oral communication skills and be a member of the Ohio Bar or planning to take the Uniform Bar Exam in 2026. Positions are full-time; no private practice is allowed. Up to date COVID vaccines are required. Intern positions are also available.

Compensation is commensurate with experience, the minimum starting salary for a licensed attorney is $80,000.00. The starting salary for a law graduate before bar passage is $55,000.00. Full county benefits include participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS); access to deferred compensation programs; health insurance with an HSA match, dental and vision insurance, wellness program, life insurance, paid vacation/sick/holiday leave, and access to short-term disability and employee assistance programs. More information about benefits can be found on the Montgomery County Benefits website: www.mcbenefits.org.

Additionally, the Montgomery County Prosecutor provides employees with six weeks of paid parental leave (concurrent with available twelve weeks of leave under FMLA, if eligible) in addition to sick and vacation leave, plus the possibility of working one day per week remotely. Assistant prosecutors may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Candidates should not be sent or e-mailed a resume, list of three professional references, and a cover letter expressing their interest, including which division(s) they are interested in, to Mr. Dan Brandt, who may be contacted with any questions:

First Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Montgomery County Prosecutor’s Office

301 West Third Street, P.O. Box 972

Dayton, OH 45422

The Montgomery County Prosecutor’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer