Assistant Prosecuting Attorney - Criminal Division

Regional Planning & Coordinating Commission of Greene County, Ohio; Xenia (OH); On-site; USD 73,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Greene County Prosecutor’s Office is accepting applications for an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney assigned to the Criminal Division in Xenia, Ohio. The position prosecutes felony cases on behalf of the State of Ohio, with hearings before the Greene County Court of Common Pleas, and hours from 7:30 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; on-call duties may apply. Applicants must be licensed to practice in Ohio, with at least three years of litigation experience and jury trial exposure;

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Ohio.
• At least three years of litigation experience, including jury trials.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; team-oriented.

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 the grand jury.
• Pre-trial motion practice and jury or bench trials.
• Collaborate with law enforcement and victim advocates to prepare cases for trial.

Skills

Litigation experience

Jury trial experience

Written and oral communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job 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.