Assistant Prosecuting Attorney - Civil Prosecutor

Objectives

Individual is an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney. Individual is responsible for advising clients of the Prosecuting Attorney on civil matters occurring in and affecting county government and/or township government. Advises clients on a variety of legal and business matters, including, but not limited to, contracts, land use, zoning, purchasing, competitive bidding, employment law, public records, open meetings, real estate, taxation, development, procedure, construction law, election and levy law, and other issues affecting the Prosecuting Attorney’s clients. Performs legal research. Drafts opinions and memos on legal issues affecting the Prosecuting Attorney’s clients. Litigation of all civil matters on behalf of the Prosecuting Attorney’s clients, as both plaintiff and defendant, before state and federal courts. Prosecution of foreclosures. Preparing appellate briefs and other documents for appeals of civil actions before all levels of appellate courts and orally argue those legal matters whenever necessary. Preparation for and orally argue appealed actions. Representation of clients of the Prosecuting Attorney before various local, state, and/or federal administrative agencies and boards. Physical presence is necessary in the office. Regular, predictable and prompt attendance is needed.

Job Standards

Juris Doctor (JD)

Admitted to the practice of law in the State of Ohio.

Must possess a valid State of Ohio Driver's License and have an acceptable driving record.

Essential Functions

• Attends meetings of county and/or township boards as appropriate to provide legal advice, including evening meetings. Meetings are held both on and off site and may occur outside normal working business hours

• Drafts, reviews, and approves contracts as to form
• Counsels county and township elected officials, officers, and boards on all variety of legal and business matters, including, but not limited to, contracts, land use, zoning, purchasing, competitive bidding, employment law, public records, open meetings, real estate, taxation, development, procedure, construction law, election and levy law, and other issues affecting such clients
• Electronic and book legal research
• Drafts opinions on legal issues affecting Prosecuting Attorney clients
• Prepares for litigation and litigates civil matters before state and federal courts, both prosecution and defense, on behalf of clients of the Prosecuting Attorney
• Researches and drafts appellate briefs and other documents for appeals of civil actions before all levels of appellate courts. Prepares for and orally argues such appealed actions
• Representation of clients of the Prosecuting Attorney before various local, state, and/or federal administrative agencies and boards
• Public speaking. Education of Prosecuting Attorney clients on legal issues affecting their offices and/or subdivisions. Present at conferences held by associations of which Prosecuting Attorney clients are members
• Advises the Prosecuting Attorney on legal matters pertaining to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief of the Civil Division and/or the Prosecuting Attorney
• Available outside normal working hours and days for urgent matters

Supplemental Information

Critical skills/expertise:

• Thorough knowledge of Ohio civil statutes, case law, and procedure.
• Basic knowledge of the structure of Ohio government and its political subdivisions.
• Good trial and oral advocacy skills, including jury selection, authentication of documents and physical evidence, examination and cross-examination of witnesses, and argument to bench and jury.
• Good electronic and book legal research.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to manage and direct a large, complex case load under the direction of the Prosecuting Attorney.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal with other people possessed of widely varied levels of education and competence.
• Good public speaking skills.
• Demonstrates integrity, reliability, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to evaluate risks and exercise sound judgment, making decisions in complex and sometimes ambiguous situations that carry major implications for the people of Delaware County and/or Townships located in Delaware County.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work as a part of a team.
• Ability to capably interact with co-workers and other members of various departments and agencies.

• Reporting:

  Individual reports directly to the Chief of the Civil Division, Executive Administrator and the Prosecuting Attorney. The individual exercises independent judgment with direction.

• Equipment

  Ability to operate normal office equipment such as computer, copier, fax

  machine, telephone, calculator, paper shredder, motor vehicle, and other equipment necessary to perform duties. Must be able to perform electronic and book legal research. Good understanding of and ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point) and Internet (Explorer and Chrome).

Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/D/V