Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

NACBA; Xenia, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Paid time off (vacation and sick leave

Job summary

The Greene County Prosecutor’s Office in Ohio is seeking an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for the Criminal Division. The role entails handling felony prosecutions, from case intake to trial, with on-call duties and docket responsibilities.

Licensure in Ohio and strong litigation experience are required. This full-time position offers benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance, a state retirement plan, and paid leave, with work hours roughly 7:30 am–4:30 pm on weekdays and variable

Qualifications

• Attorneys licensed to practice in Ohio.
• At least three years of litigation experience, including jury trial experience.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills; able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Represent the State of Ohio in felony criminal prosecutions.
• Appear before Greene County Court of Common Pleas.
• Handle case intake and probable cause determinations.
• Present criminal cases before grand jury; motion practice; trials.
• Collaborate with law enforcement and victim advocates to prepare cases.

Skills

Litigation experience

Jury trial experience

Written communication

Oral communication

Team player

Education

Ohio bar admission

Job description

The Greene County Prosecutor’s Office is accepting applications for a position as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney assigned to the Criminal Division. The salary range is $72,500.00 to $87,500.00, depending upon the experience level of the applicant. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday. Actual work hours for the felony docket position will vary. In addition, docket prosecutors have an on-call responsibility.

Applicants must be attorneys licensed to practice in the State of Ohio. Favored applicants will have at least three years of litigation experience, including jury trial experience. Attorneys separating from the armed forces are strongly encouraged to apply. Extraordinarily qualified applicants with less than three years of experience will be considered. Applicants must have exceptional written and oral communication skills, be self-motivated, and embrace working within a team dynamic.

This is a litigation position. The primary responsibility of the position is to represent the State of Ohio in felony criminal prosecutions. Docket prosecutors appear before the Greene County Court of Common Pleas. Duties include, but are not limited to, handling case intake and probable cause determinations, presenting criminal cases before grand jury, pre-trial motion practice, trying cases before a jury or before the Court, and post-conviction motion practice. The Greene County Prosecutor’s Office embraces a team approach to prosecution where docket prosecutors work closely with law enforcement officers and victim advocates to properly prepare cases for trial.

The position is full-time with benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance. Employees are enrolled in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System with access to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees also receive paid time off for vacation and sick leave, in addition to other benefits.