Deputy IVD Prosecutor

Steuben County; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Steuben County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office seeks a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney (IV-D) to represent the State of Indiana in juvenile offenses, criminal non‑support, and enforcement of child support regulations. Work includes preparing for hearings, filing motions, and presenting cases.

The role requires a JD with Indiana license, strong legal research and courtroom skills, willingness to work long hours, occasional travel, and coordination with staff and law enforcement.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in law with Indiana attorney license.
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and rules of court.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of department information and records.
• Compliance with employer policies, safety, and professional conduct clauses.
• Ability to conduct legal research, investigations, and interviews for case presentation.
• Excellent written and oral communication with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Reviews information and conducts case investigations in preparing charges.
• Manages prosecution of IV‑D and criminal non‑support cases before courts.
• Prepares for hearings and trials, including motions, witness lists, and filings.
• Represents the State in depositions and court proceedings, negotiating plea agreements as needed.
• Directs and assigns work to support staff and maintains documentation.
• Interviews IV‑D service applicants and negotiates payment agreements to reduce arrears.
• Keeps current knowledge of IV‑D enforcement and coordinates with administrators and court personnel.

Skills

Legal research

Communication skills

Case investigations

Criminal prosecution

Public records/confidentiality

Education

Juris Doctor and Indiana license

Job description

POSITION: Deputy Prosecuting Attorney (IV-D)

DEPARTMENT: Prosecuting Attorney

WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday

JOB CATEGORY: SO (Special Occupation)

STATUS: Full-Time

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the position satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Steuben County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless the accommodation would present an undue hardship.

Incumbent serves as Deputy Prosecuting Attorney (IV-D) for the Steuben County Prosecuting Attorney, responsible for representing the State of Indiana in the prosecution of juvenile offenses, criminal non‑support cases, and enforcement of state child support regulations.

Responsibilities

• Reviews information and conducts case investigations in preparing charges, including interviewing law enforcement personnel, witnesses, and victims, reviewing arrest reports, taking depositions, and preparing charging information and probable cause affidavits.
• Manages prosecution of IV‑D cases and criminal non‑support cases heard before Steuben County Circuit/Superior Courts. Handles all juvenile cases.
• Prepares for hearings and/or trials, including filing court motions/notices, preparing witness lists, interviewing witnesses, researching and reviewing applicable case law, and preparing and presenting for every phase of bench/jury trials.
• Represents the State of Indiana at depositions and in various court proceedings, such as initial hearings, pre‑trial hearings, bond hearings, evidentiary hearings, sentencing hearings, trials, and post‑conviction hearings, discussing cases and negotiating plea agreements with defendants or defense attorneys.
• Prepares correspondence and various documents as required, including discovery responses, subpoenas, search warrants, and affidavits. Directs and assigns work to support staff as needed.
• Interviews Title IV‑D service applicants, explaining applicable policies and procedures and completing applications and forms; interviews non‑paying parents and negotiates payment agreements to eliminate arrearage as needed.
• Maintains current knowledge of legal/social developments regarding IV‑D enforcement and revises department policies and procedures accordingly, maintaining frequent communication with Child Support Administrator and Court Coordinator regarding office policy and procedures, problems and specific cases.
• Serves on 24‑hour call, responding to legal inquiries and questions from law enforcement and providing assistance to law enforcement agencies as needed.
• Periodically attends conferences and seminars.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in law with Indiana attorney license.
• Thorough knowledge and ability to apply federal, state, and local laws and rules of court.
• Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information and records according to State requirements.
• Compliance with all employer and department policies and work rules, including attendance, safety, drug‑free workplace, and personal conduct.
• Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out written or oral instructions and present findings in oral or written form.
• Ability to conduct legal research, thorough investigations, and interviews; and effectively prepare and present cases in legal proceedings including Title IV‑D and court rules.
• Effective oral and written communication with co‑workers, other county departments, attorneys, probation, community corrections, law enforcement, court personnel, victims, witnesses, and the public; sensitivity to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversity, and disabilities.
• Familiarity with Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative policy and procedures, attending meetings and providing input to new guidelines and interaction with community, local schools, law enforcement, mental health professionals, probation department and other stakeholders.
• Ability to operate office equipment, including computer, printer, fax machine, copier, and telephone.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, manage multiple tasks under time pressure, and work rapidly for long periods.
• Ability to work extended hours, occasionally evenings and/or weekends, and occasionally travel out of town for training and/or court cases, sometimes overnight.
• Ability to serve on 24‑hour call and respond swiftly, rationally, and decisively in emergency situations.

Additional information

Difficulty of work involves applying a broad scope of rules and regulations in developing effective approaches for prosecuting criminal offenders and enforcing child support regulations. Independent judgment is exercised in adapting guidelines to meet specific situations and complex circumstances.

Responsibilities also include significant contribution to administration and implementation of department policies and legal actions, with periodic review for compliance and soundness of judgment.

Personal work relationships involve frequent contacts with co‑workers, attorneys, probation, law enforcement, court personnel, witnesses, victims, welfare and state child support personnel, absent and custodial parents, and the public for exchanging and explaining information, investigating and arguing cases, and negotiating agreements. The incumbent reports directly to the Prosecutor.

Physical effort and work environment: majority of duties performed in courtroom or standard office, involving sitting/standing/walking at will, sitting for long periods, lifting items up to 25 pounds, keyboarding, speaking clearly, and hearing communications. Extended hours, evenings/weekends, and occasional travel for training/court cases, sometimes overnight, are required. Incident response as part of 24‑hour call and emergency situations is also expected.