Assistant Prosecuting Attorney (criminal track)

Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office; North Olmsted (OH); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office is seeking an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney to handle criminal matters in juvenile and general felony units, with rotation through specialty units and potential advancement. The role emphasizes vigorous trial preparation, interaction with law enforcement, and appellate work when necessary.

The position requires a Juris Doctorate and Ohio licensure, with flexibility for trial hours and community engagement as part of public service in the Criminal Division.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and active Ohio license in good standing.
• Excellent research and writing skills required.
• Willingness to work outside normal hours for trial prep and to advise law enforcement.
• Able to engage with victims, witnesses, police, and defense counsel.
• Maintain confidentiality of law enforcement records and sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare charging instruments and trial materials.
• Contact victims, witnesses, and police for trial prep.
• Participate in pretrial conferences with defense and Court.
• Respond to discovery motions and engage in pretrial motions.
• Litigate the State's case before judge or jury.
• Attend dispositional hearings and related proceedings.
• Prepare appellate briefs when needed (Eighth District or Ohio Supreme Court).
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Trial preparation

Communication

Confidentiality

Computer literacy

Education

Juris Doctorate

Ohio Bar license

Tools

Computers & OS

Job description

Job Title: 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)

REQUIREMENTS:

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

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.

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;
• Responds 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;
• Performs 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 conducts business in accordance with federal statutes and guidelines, the Ohio Revised Code, and the Ohio Administrative Code.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

All submissions of applications, resumes, and/or supporting documentation received by the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office are considered public record and may be released upon the public’s request

ALL JOB OFFERS ARE MADE WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES PASS A DRUG TEST AND A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION PRIOR TO BEING HIRED.

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.

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

Visit our website: http://prosecutor.cuyahogacounty.us