Assistant Prosecuting Attorney - Criminal Division

Greene County Board of Commissioners; Xenia (OH); On-site; 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

Job summary

The Greene County Prosecutor's Office in Xenia, Ohio, seeks an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for the Criminal Division to handle felony prosecutions on behalf of the State before the Greene County Court of Common Pleas.

Applicants must be licensed in Ohio; three or more years of litigation, including jury trial experience, are favored. This full-time position offers benefits and on-call docket duties as required.

Qualifications

• Attorneys must be licensed to practice in Ohio.
• Favored applicants have at least three years of litigation experience, including jury trial.
• Transcript required for applicants with less than three years of practice.

Responsibilities

• Represent the State of Ohio in felony criminal prosecutions, appearing before the Greene County Court of Common Pleas.
• Handle case intake and probable cause determinations, present criminal cases before grand jury, pre-trial motions, and trial work; collaborate with law enforcement and victim advocates.

Skills

Attorney licensure in Ohio

Litigation experience

Jury trial experience

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor or equivalent

Job description

Description

FOR INQUIRIES, PLEASE CONTACT THE EMPLOYER:
Greene County Prosecutor's Office
61 Greene St Suite 200
Xenia, OH 45385
937-562-5250

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.

Duties / Responsibilities

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Supplemental Information

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.

All applicants with less than three years of practice must include law school transcripts.

All applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, three (3) professional references, and a writing sample with their online application. Online applications are required.