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

State of Vermont; Vermont; On-site; USD 31,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Sick leave

Personal leave

State holidays

Retirement

Health insurance (80% employer paid)

Life insurance

Dental after 6 months

LTD after one year

Job summary

Franklin County State’s Attorney’s Office in St. Albans, Vermont, seeks a Deputy State’s Attorney to prosecute criminal and certain civil offenses and manage a diverse caseload.

The DSA works with law enforcement, coworkers and community partners to pursue best practices and positive justice outcomes. J.D. and Vermont Bar admission required; strong trial and writing skills essential.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and Vermont Bar admission required.
• Ability to interpret statutes, rules and regulations.
• Ability to handle a high volume of work.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills.
• Strong organizational skills and deadline orientation.
• Ability to work independently and exercise initiative.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy.
• Data entry into the case management system.
• Ability to interact respectfully with coworkers, law enforcement, community partners and the public.
• Trial experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute criminal and certain civil offenses.
• Represent the State’s Attorney’s Office in proceedings.
• Manage caseload and prioritize work.
• Assist other offices as directed by the State’s Attorney or Executive Director.
• Collaborate with law enforcement and community partners.
• Pursue best practices and positive outcomes in the justice system.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Independence

Confidentiality

Data entry

Trial work

Emotional intelligence

Education

J.D. degree and Vermont Bar admission

Tools

Case management system

Job description

Application Deadline Date: Do Not Apply Online see instructions below

Department: State's Attorneys and Sheriffs

Location: St Albans, VT, US

Position Type: Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: $30.67

Maximum Salary: $60.74

Title: Deputy State's Attorney, Franklin County State's Attorney's Office

Overview

The Franklin County State’s Attorney’s Office in St. Albans, 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.

• 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.

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

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.