Deputy Prosecutor-2

Hamilton County; Noblesville (IN); In loco; USD 60.000 - 86.000; Tempo pieno

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Hamilton County in Noblesville, Indiana is seeking a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney to join the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. The role focuses on prosecuting misdemeanor and felony cases, preparing charges, conducting hearings, and representing the state in court.

The position requires a Juris Doctor with Indiana Bar admission and a full-time, exempt schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with on-call duties as assigned.

Competenze

• Doctorate Degree in Jurisprudence, with admission to Indiana State Bar.

Mansioni

• Primarily handles Misdemeanor and Felony cases.
• Reviews investigation and arrest reports, prepares/files charges and affidavits.
• Prosecutes juvenile cases when assigned, drafts petitions, and handles hearings.
• Prepares for hearings/trials, interviews witnesses, and develops trial strategy.
• Represents the State in hearings and trials with opening/closing statements and cross-examinations.
• Assists in supervising support personnel and coordinates with other agencies.

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Location

1 Hamilton County Square - Noblesville, Indiana, 46060

Hamilton County is one of Indiana's fastest growing, highest educated and wealthiest counties in the state and the Midwest. Two-thirds of the workforce lives and works in the county -- a percent that has remained constant since 2010. Hamilton County is continually recognized in rankings ranging from "Best Cities to Relocate To" and "Best City to Raise a Family" to "Healthiest County in Indiana" and "Happiest Suburbs in the Nation". Come be a part of all Hamilton County has to offer as we work together to serve the citizens of Hamilton County.

Job Description

POSITION: Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

DEPARTMENT: Prosecuting Attorney

WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., M-F, or as assigned

STATUS: Full-time

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

2027 HOURLY RATE: $52.9197 per hour

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Incumbent serves as Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the Prosecuting Attorney, responsible for preparing and presenting cases for prosecuting criminals.

DUTIES

• Primarily involves Misdemeanor and Felony cases.
• Reviews investigation and arrest reports of assigned criminal cases, and prepares and files charges, probable cause affidavits, and arrest warrants.
• Processes juvenile cases, if assigned, including drafting delinquency petitions, preparing/filing motions to waive juvenile court jurisdiction in appropriate cases, and prosecuting cases transferred to adult criminal jurisdiction.
• Prepares for hearings and/or trials, including organizing/filing documents, conducting legal research as needed, preparing opening statements/arguments/questions, interviewing witnesses, victims, and law enforcement officers, preparing motions and responses to defense motions, developing strategy, and consulting and with other department personnel as needed. Attends pretrial conferences and initial hearings, subpoenas witnesses, and participates in deposition of witnesses.
• Conducts pretrial discovery, including writing and responding to interrogatories, subpoena duces tecum , discovery requests, and responses. Attempts to negotiate plea agreements with defense attorneys. If assigned to Carmel City Court, coordinates with city attorney on cases, including ordinance violation charges.
• Provides consultation to law enforcement personnel regarding specific cases, including reviewing information, responding to inquiries, and conducting probable cause hearings to obtain search warrants as appropriate. Coordinates/communicates with various federal, state and local agencies in juvenile and/or criminal prosecutions.
• Responds to inquiries regarding status of cases and communicates in writing and/or by telephone with various individuals, such as witnesses, victims, other prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, law enforcement and school personnel, and the public.
• Represents State of Indiana in conducting a wide variety of hearings and trials, including presenting opening/closing statements, direct examination of state's witnesses, organizing and presenting items of state's evidence, cross-examining opposing witnesses, presenting rebuttal witnesses, making and meeting evidentiary objections and legal arguments, and redirecting/adjusting strategy.
• Prepares orders as directed by Judge; prepares grand jury indictments.
• Assists in supervising and directing support personnel, including planning/delegating work assignments, evaluating performance, providing training and corrective instruction, and maintaining discipline.
• Investigates and processes post conviction relief petitions as assigned, including preparing responses and evidence, conducting hearings, and submitting findings of fact and conclusions of law to courts.
• May periodically prepare and make presentations or conduct seminars for community groups and/or law enforcement personnel as requested.
• Maintains current statistics regarding reports reviewed, cases filed, and cases declined for prosecution as assigned.
• May periodically assist Attorney General with appeals, and respond to and consider motions to correct errors, petitions for post-conviction relief, and hardship license requests.
• Serves on 24-hour call as assigned, responding to inquiries from law enforcement and probation personnel regarding laws and procedures, and preparing search warrants and affidavits as needed.
• Maintains current knowledge of legislative changes by reviewing case and statutory law in books and on computer, and by periodically attending conferences/seminars.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Doctorate Degree in Jurisprudence, with admission to Indiana State Bar, and