Assistant Prosecutor

Logan County Prosecutor's Office; Kentucky; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Logan County Prosecutor's Office in Kentucky seeks a diligent attorney to gain courtroom experience and handle an active adult felony caseload. You will work with law enforcement, victims and witnesses, review warrants, and present cases to the grand jury.

This role involves frequent court appearances, pretrial negotiations, trial and post-conviction matters, and assisting other prosecutors. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law in the State of Ohio and in good standing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Working with law enforcement, victims and witnesses in preparing cases
• Reviewing search warrants
• Presenting cases to the grand jury
• Handling pretrial motions and negotiations
• Conducting trial and post‑conviction matters, including appeals
• Frequent court appearances in common pleas court for arraignments, pretrial hearings, trials, sentence hearings, post‑conviction proceedings on assigned cases
• Assisting other Assistant County Prosecutors as needed in the preparation and presentation of criminal cases
• Writing appellate briefs and prosecuting appeals

Skills

Excellent written and verbal komunik?

Highly organized and self-motivated

Job description

Overview

Looking for someone who wants to make a difference in their community! The candidate will gain immediate courtroom experience and will assume an active adult felony caseload.

Responsibilities

• Working with law enforcement, victims and witnesses in preparing cases
• Reviewing search warrants
• Presenting cases to the grand jury
• Handling pretrial motions and negotiations
• Conducting trial and post‑conviction matters, including appeals
• Frequent court appearances in common pleas court for arraignments, pretrial hearings, trials, sentence hearings, post‑conviction proceedings on assigned cases
• Assisting other Assistant County Prosecutors as needed in the preparation and presentation of criminal cases
• Writing appellate briefs and prosecuting appeals

Qualifications

• Currently admitted to practice law in the State of Ohio and in good standing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized and self‑motivated

Compensation

Salary depends on experience.