Assistant Prosecuting Attorney - Criminal Division

Delaware County, Ohio; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Delaware County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office seeks a Felony Prosecutor to assume ownership of complex felony cases from indictment through trial. You will develop cases in coordination with law enforcement, advocate for victims, and navigate post-conviction matters.

You will litigate motions, conduct trials, handle sentencings, and provide guidance as a legal resource to colleagues. This role offers meaningful courtroom experience and professional growth in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Ohio-licensed attorney with felony prosecution experience.
• Ability to manage caseload and litigate motions and trials.
• Strong knowledge of Ohio criminal law and procedure.
• Excellent research and writing skills, sound judgment and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Advocate in courtroom through all proceedings including pre-trials, negotiations, plea, sentencing and trials.
• Collaborate with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement; prepare them for court.
• Manage own caseload; take ownership of work and litigate complex issues.
• Serve as a legal resource to the Prosecuting Attorney and law enforcement on criminal-law matters.

Skills

Trial experience

Research and writing

Communication skills

Integrity

Education

Ohio Bar License

Job description

Objectives

Make an Impact. Litigate. Serve Your Community.

The Delaware County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is seeking a Felony Prosecutor to join a team dedicated to protecting the community, collaborating, pursuing justice, and providing thoughtful, effective representation of the State of Ohio.

This is an opportunity for an Ohio-licensed attorney to take meaningful ownership of complex felony cases from indictment through trial and post-conviction proceedings. You will develop cases, work closely with law enforcement, advocate for victims and witnesses, litigate motions, conduct trials, handle sentencings, and post-conviction matters

What You’ll Do

• Advocate in the courtroom, including autonomous prosecution of cases through all proceedings including pre-trials, negotiations, plea and sentencing, trials, evidentiary hearings, and persuasive arguments before judges and juries.
• Work with victims and witnesses, helping them understand the legal process and preparing them for court.
• Collaborate with experienced prosecutors and justice‑system professionals while also managing your own caseload and taking ownership of your work.
• Serve as a legal resource to the Prosecuting Attorney, law enforcement agencies, and colleagues on a wide range of criminal‑law matters.

Why This Role Matters

As a Felony Prosecutor, in the fastest growing county in Ohio, your work goes far beyond paperwork and integrity is key. You will be in the courtroom, making decisions, advocating for people, fighting for victims and handling cases that matter to the community. The position offers substantial hands‑on litigation experience, exposure to every stage of the criminal process, and the opportunity to develop as a trial attorney and legal professional with leaders who have a combined nearly 50 years of experience.

The ideal candidate brings trial experience, strong knowledge of Ohio criminal law and procedure, excellent research and writing skills, sound judgment, integrity, resilience, and the ability to communicate effectively with people from all backgrounds.

If you are looking for a challenging legal career where your work has a direct and lasting impact, the Delaware County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office offers an opportunity to put your legal skills to work every day. This position also offers Public Loan Forgiveness.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
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