Criminal Prosecution Associate - Entry Level

Richland County Ag; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland County seeks an Assistant Solicitor I to prepare and prosecute criminal cases, supervise support staff, and work within policy guidelines. The role involves planning, coordinating with law enforcement, and presenting cases in court.

The ideal candidate will hold a Juris Doctorate, be a current bar member, and perform duties including case investigations, witness preparation, and courtroom presentations. This is a full-time, on-site county role with 24/7 on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Must maintain current membership in the bar association.
• Experience requirement: short demonstration up to one month.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of the Solicitor’s Office staff.
• Prepare and try criminal cases, draft indictments, and conduct pre-trial conferences.
• Review incident reports from law enforcement and advise on case strategy.
• Coordinate with victim advocates and assist in community outreach.

Skills

Supervisory duties

Legal research

Courtroom advocacy

Education

Juris Doctorate (ABA-accredited)

Job description

Richland County seeks an Assistant Solicitor I to prepare and prosecute criminal cases, supervise support staff, and work within policy guidelines. The role involves planning, coordinating with law enforcement, and presenting cases in court.

The ideal candidate will hold a Juris Doctorate, be a current bar member, and perform duties including case investigations, witness preparation, and courtroom presentations. This is a full-time, on-site county role with 24/7 on-call requirements.