Juvenile Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

County of Licking; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Licking County Prosecutor’s Office is seeking a Juvenile Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for the Juvenile Division. This position entails working closely with law enforcement and Children’s Services on sensitive cases involving youth and requires a Juris Doctor. The role promises a competitive salary and a benefits package including health, dental, vision insurance, and more.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Participation in Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and admission to practice in Ohio.
• Comfortable with working with Children's Services and Law Enforcement.
• Eager to learn courtroom skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on delinquency, abuse, neglect and dependency cases.
• Collaborate with law enforcement on arrests and search warrants.
• Attend to courtroom duties and develop professional skills.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Professional Behavior

Integrity

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Westlaw

Windows-based Programs

Job description

Position Location: 20 South 2nd Street, 4th Floor, Newark, Ohio

Position Description:

The Licking County Prosecutor’s Office (Juvenile Division) is seeking and accepting applications for a Juvenile Assistant Prosecuting Attorney.

Program: Juvenile Division

Brief Description:

Duties:

• Be familiar and comfortable with Microsoft Word, Excel, Westlaw and Windows based Programs;
• Eager to work with Children’s Services, and Law Enforcement with arrests, search warrants, delinquency, abuse, neglect and dependency cases;
• Eager to learn Courtroom Skills
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills, a strong sense of professional behavior and impeccable integrity and ethics

Job Prerequisites:

Minimum Qualifications:

Juris Doctor degree and be admitted to practice law in the State of Ohio

Application Procedure:

Application Procedures: Submit a completed application, resume and cover letter directly to:

Ashley Farmer at [e-mail]

OR

Licking County Prosecutors Office

Attn: Ashley Farmer

20 South Second Street, 4th Floor

Newark, Ohio 43055

Applications can be obtained in person in the Human Resources Department between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily or printed from the web site at https://apps.lickingcounty.gov/hr/job_app/

Successful candidates will be subject to Licking County’s pre-employment drug screen

Compensation:

The Licking County Prosecutor’s Office offers a competitive starting salary and excellent benefits package, which includes, health, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, paid time off, and participation in Ohio Public Employees Retirement System.

About UFA:

Licking County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.