Assistant Prosecuting Attorney (Criminal Track)

Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 86,712 - 106,873; Full time

Job summary

Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office is looking for an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney to represent the State of Ohio in criminal matters. The role starts in the Juvenile Unit and rotates through various criminal divisions. Candidates must hold a Juris Doctorate and be licensed to practice in Ohio. Responsibilities include preparing legal documents, engaging with law enforcement, and participating in trials and hearings. The position offers competitive salary rates based on experience and unit specialization.

Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of Ohio.
• Available to work outside normal hours for trial preparation.
• Possess qualities of fairness and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Prepare charging instruments.
• Participate in pretrial conferences.
• Prepare and litigate the State's case.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Knowledge of legal issues

Computer knowledge

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Salary: Juvenile Unit rate $86,712 (Criminal track APA), General Felony Unit rate $95,201, Specialty Unit rates $106,873.

Department: Criminal Division; Reports to: Unit Supervisor/Juvenile Chief.

Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday. Variable hours may apply.

Function

Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys (APAs) represent the State of Ohio in criminal matters and practice before the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, and Eighth District Court of Appeals.

This is a rotating criminal division position that starts in the Juvenile Unit, then rotates to the General Felony Unit, and then allows for promotion to criminal division specialty units.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate; licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Prepare charging instruments
• Make contact with victims, witnesses and police officers for trial preparation
• Participate in pretrial conferences with defense counsel and at times the Court
• Respond to defense motions for discovery
• Engage in pretrial motion practice, advocating the State’s position through written motions and responses
• Participate in bindover hearings, suppression hearings, and other types of hearings dealing with legal and evidentiary issues
• Prepare and litigate the State’s case before a judge or jury
• Attend and participate in dispositional hearings
• Respond to requests for expungements, and motions for judicial release
• Prepare and write the State’s brief in the Eighth District Court of Appeals and if need be, the Ohio Supreme Court
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned

Experience and Skills

• Must have knowledge of computers and computer operating systems
• Must possess excellent research and writing skills; requisite understanding of relevant legal issues
• Must be available to meet and work outside the normal working hours for trial preparation, to advise law enforcement; and charge cases
• Must be available to attend community events as necessary
• Must be able to perform all other duties assigned, delegated or required of the Assistant Prosecuting Attorney as well as those prescribed by law
• Must possess qualities of fairness, a strong work ethic, have the highest integrity; and
• Must also maintain the confidentiality of law enforcement and investigatory records and other confidential information
• Must be able to conduct business in accordance with federal statutes and guidelines, the Ohio Revised Code, and the Ohio Administrative Code

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer; Smoke-free and Drug-free Workplace.

Reasonable accommodation is available to all employees and applicants. If you have a disability that needs to be accommodated, please contact the Human Resources Department.