Evening Prosecutor: Charge Review & Misdemeanor Trials

City of Cleveland; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Cleveland's Law Department seeks an energetic Evening Assistant Prosecuting Attorney to join the Criminal Division as a full-time position. The attorney will review police reports, meet with law enforcement in Central Booking, and determine charging referrals for felony matters.

The role may involve prosecuting misdemeanors in Cleveland Municipal Court and handling appeals in higher courts. Ohio bar license and good standing are required; on-call rotation is included.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Ohio and in good standing with the Ohio Supreme Court.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Review police investigations to determine charges and draft appropriate paperwork.
• Make charging determinations for misdemeanors in Municipal Court and felonies in County Prosecutor's Office.
• Participate in on-call rotation for charging reviews.
• Prosecute misdemeanor cases, including charging, pretrials, motions, bench trials and jury trials.
• Handle domestic violence and other specified offenses; celebrate docket responsibilities.
• Assist with appeals in the 8th District Court of Appeals and Ohio Supreme Court.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Education

State of Ohio Law license

Job description

City of Cleveland's Law Department seeks an energetic Evening Assistant Prosecuting Attorney to join the Criminal Division as a full-time position. The attorney will review police reports, meet with law enforcement in Central Booking, and determine charging referrals for felony matters.

The role may involve prosecuting misdemeanors in Cleveland Municipal Court and handling appeals in higher courts. Ohio bar license and good standing are required; on-call rotation is included.