Junior Prosecutor — Municipal Court & Policy Advisor

City of Mount Vernon; Mount Vernon (OH); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

City of Mount Vernon is seeking a recent law graduate to prosecute in the Mount Vernon Municipal Court, handling misdemeanors, traffic, and code enforcement with autonomy. You will coordinate with law enforcement, courts, and administration, and may attend City meetings outside regular hours.

The role requires legal research, trial preparation, and effective communication in court, with the potential for added responsibilities and professional growth within the City’s legal team.

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of prosecutorial duties, Ohio law, and criminal procedure.
• Familiarity with police reports, witnesses, and discovery.
• Ability to handle high-volume caseloads with discretion.

Aufgaben

• Prosecute in Mount Vernon Municipal Court for misdemeanors, traffic, and code enforcement.
• Advise law enforcement on changes in criminal law and procedure; be on-call as needed.
• Prepare motions, briefs, and pleadings; present arguments in court.
• Conduct trials, pretrial hearings, and negotiate pleas with appropriate staff support.
• Review cases, witnesses, and discovery to determine charging decisions.

Kenntnisse

Legal research

Courtroom presentation

Plea negotiations

Communication

Independence

Ausbildung

Recent Graduate

Juris Doctorate preferred

Jobbeschreibung

City of Mount Vernon is seeking a recent law graduate to prosecute in the Mount Vernon Municipal Court, handling misdemeanors, traffic, and code enforcement with autonomy. You will coordinate with law enforcement, courts, and administration, and may attend City meetings outside regular hours.

The role requires legal research, trial preparation, and effective communication in court, with the potential for added responsibilities and professional growth within the City’s legal team.