Assistant Prosecutor

Franklin County Prosecutor's Office; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

OPERS retirement

Job summary

The Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office is seeking an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in the Tax Unit. The APA will represent county boards and officials in civil matters and provide strategic legal advice on governance, contracts, risk management, and compliance in Franklin County courts.

This role will primarily handle real property tax foreclosures and advise county offices on tax-related issues. Candidates must demonstrate strong legal research, writing, analytical skills, and time

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Admission to Ohio Bar and in good standing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and MATRIX.
• Knowledge of real property law and tax foreclosures.
• Civil litigation experience including pleadings and court proceedings.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong critical-thinking and legal reasoning with ability to analyze complex issues.
• Excellent time-management, organization, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Represent county boards, commissions, officials in civil matters.
• Provide strategic legal advice on governance, contracts, risk management.
• Draft and negotiate legal documents.
• Advise clients on compliance and regulatory issues.
• Handle real property tax foreclosures in county courts.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication

Education

Juris Doctorate

Ohio Bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Office

MATRIX

Job description

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney - Tax Unit

Organization Summary: The Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office is dedicated to vigorously prosecuting criminal offenders to protect community safety and secure justice for victims of crime. The office also provides professional, equitable, and efficient legal representation and advice to governmental clients within the bounds of law and ethics. Team members work in a mission-driven environment that prioritizes integrity, accountability, and public service. The organization values collaboration among prosecutors, support staff, and partner agencies to uphold the rule of law and promote public confidence in the justice system.

Position Summary: The Assistant Prosecuting Attorney (APA) in the Tax Unit, Civil Division represents Franklin County boards, commissions, officials, officers, and employees in civil matters, including but not limited to litigation and transactional matters. The APA provides strategic legal advice, interpreting and applying federal, state, and local laws, drafting and negotiating legal documents, and advising clients on legal compliance, governance, contracts, risk management, and other legal issues affecting county operations. This position will primarily focus on real property tax foreclosures and providing legal advice to county offices on real property and tax matters in Franklin County Common Pleas Court, Franklin County Environmental Court, Franklin County Probate Court, the Tenth District Court of Appeals, federal courts, and the Supreme Court of Ohio. The candidate must have a firm foundation in legal research and writing, and excellent time-management skills. This position partners with stakeholders to deliver practical, solution-oriented legal counsel while upholding the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and public service.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of the Ohio Revised Code.
• Admitted to, and in good standing with, the Ohio Bar.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and MATRIX software.
• Knowledge of real property law, real property taxation, and tax foreclosure proceedings.
• Civil litigation experience, including case preparation, pleadings, motions, briefs, and court proceedings.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong critical-thinking and legal reasoning skills with the ability to analyze complex legal issues and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent time-management, organization, and attention-to-detail skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Behavioral Health, and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)