Deputy State's Attorney, Addison County State's Attorney's Office

State of Vermont; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Sick leave

Personal leave

State holidays

Health insurance (80% employer paid)

Life insurance

Dental after 6 months

LTD after one year

Job summary

Addison County State's Attorney's Office in Middlebury, Vermont is hiring a Deputy State's Attorney (DSA). The DSA prosecutes criminal and certain civil offenses, represents the office, and may assist other offices as directed. The role is full-time with a benefits package including annual, sick, and personal leave, and health insurance (80% employer-paid).

A DSA should manage a caseload, work well with coworkers and community partners, and pursue best practices in the justice system.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and admission to the Vermont Bar.
• Pending bar results may be considered if admitted within a reasonable timeframe.
• Courtroom and jury trial experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute criminal and certain civil offenses on behalf of the State's Attorney's Office.
• Manage a caseload effectively and meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, colleagues, and community partners to pursue justice.

Skills

Statute interpretation

High-volume caseload management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Independence

Confidentiality

Data entry

Staying calm under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Education

J.D. degree

Bar admission in Vermont

Job description

Overview

The Addison County State's Attorney's Office in Middlebury, Vermont is hiring a Deputy State's Attorney. A DSA represents the State's Attorney's Office in prosecuting criminal and certain civil offenses within Franklin County. The position is full time and is eligible for benefits that include annual, sick, and personal leave, state holidays, retirement, health insurance (80% employer paid), life insurance, dental after 6 months, LTD after one year. The DSA position is covered by the SAS DSA pay plan with a salary range of $30.67 to $60.74 based upon relevant legal experience. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney interested in criminal justice work and acquiring substantial experience in trial work. A DSA is expected to effectively manage their caseload, and may be required to assist other offices at the direction of the State's Attorney or the Executive Director. A DSA must work effectively with coworkers, law enforcement, community agencies, and other partners, and pursue best practices, innovative approaches and positive outcomes in the justice system.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Ability to accurately interpret and apply statutes, rules and regulations. Ability to handle a high volume of work. Must possess excellent verbal and writing skills, and organizational skills to effectively meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment. Ability to work independently, exercise initiative, maintain confidentiality, ensure accuracy, and meet deadlines. Computer skills are required, and must perform data entry into the case management system. Ability to maintain self-composure under stressful situations. Must establish effective working relationships and respectfully interact with all co-workers, supervisors, partner and community organizations, victims, and members of the public. Must have excellent interpersonal skills, and demonstrate empathy, emotional intelligence and maturity, particularly in dealing with victims of crime and other vulnerable populations.

Environmental Factors

Pressure from workload and deadlines can be expected. Work outside of the normal schedule regularly occurs. Private means transportation must be available.

Minimum Requirements

J.D. degree and admission to the Vermont Bar. An individual who has read the law in Vermont and been admitted to the Vermont Bar is eligible to apply. An individual pending bar results or admission to the Vermont bar may be considered, but will be required to pass the bar and be admitted in Vermont within a reasonable timeframe as determined by the State's Attorney in order to continue employment. Courtroom and jury trial experience is desirable.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.