assistant prosecutor

Fairfield County, Ohio

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description</b></h2></div>
<div><p>The Fairfield County Prosecutor&rsquo;s Office is seeking applicants for a full-time Assistant Prosecutor position in the Juvenile Division.</p></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Duties</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p>Primary duties for the position include prosecuting delinquency actions for offenses ranging from serious felonies to traffic citations, reviewing school truancy referrals, and partnering with Child Protective Services on abuse, neglect, and dependency cases. Candidate must exhibit a strong work ethic, dedication to seeking justice and maintaining public safety, and adherence to high professional standards.</p></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li><p>Licensed Ohio attorney in good standing</p></li><li><p>
Excellent written and oral communication skills</p></li><li><p>
Valid Driver's License</p></li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental Information</b></h2></div>
<div><p>The position offers a lucrative benefits package, including paid leave, public pension, competitive salary within the range for the position (commensurate with experience and qualifications), and the opportunity for merit-based incentives.</p></div></div></div>

Assistant Prosecutor – Juvenile Division

County of Monroe

<div><p><b>Department:</b> Monroe County Prosecutor's Office</p><p><b>
Affiliation:</b> POAM- Asst. Pros.</p><p><b>
General Summary:</b></p><p>
Under the supervision of a higher classified Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, reviews and authorizes requests for warrants, determines the appropriate charge and prosecutes criminal cases. Regularly assigned criminal cases in the District Court and delinquency cases and child protective proceedings in the Circuit Court-Family Division. May be assigned some felony cases in a training capacity, and assists with other matters as assigned. Attempts to resolve and dispose of criminal cases or tries case in court.</p><p><b>
Employment Qualifications:</b></p><p><b>
Education:</b> Law degree from an accredited law school.</p><p><b>
Experience:</b> Prefer some criminal law and/or county, state, or federal prosecutorial experience.</p><p><b>
Other Qualifications:</b> Licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan.</p><p>
View the job description here:</p></div>

ASSISTANT PROSECUTOR II

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p>The Fairfield County Prosecutor&rsquo;s Office is seeking applicants for a full-time Assistant Prosecutor position in the Adult Felony Division. The position offers the opportunity to partner with police agencies to investigate and prosecute high-profile felony cases, as well as significant courtroom exposure, and will include motion practice, trials, and appeals.</p></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Duties</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p>The primary duties for this position include advising police agencies on criminal investigations, rendering charging decisions, and directing the litigation of criminal prosecutions. Candidate must exhibit a strong work ethic, dedication to seeking justice and maintaining public safety, and adherence to the highest professional standards.</p></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p>Licensed Ohio attorney in good standing</p>
Valid Ohio license</div></div></div><p></p>

Assistant Prosecutor – Adult Felony Division

Logan County Prosecutor's Office

<p>Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference in your community?</p><p>The Logan County Prosecutor's Office is hiring an Assistant Prosecutor. You will gain immediate courtroom experience and assume an active caseload in Logan County Family Court.</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Preparing and litigating cases before judges or magistrates in Logan County Family Court including juvenile delinquency; temporary or permanent custody proceedings and adult protection cases.</li><li>Provide legal advice to and legal representation of Logan County Children's Services including Family Court hearings, the Third District Court of Appeals, Ohio Supreme Court and other venues.</li><li>Provide on-call responsibility for after-hours legal advice and requests from Logan County Children's Services caseworkers and law enforcement agencies.</li><li>Prepare for pretrial conferences, adjudicatory and dispositional hearings, and annual custody review hearings with pro se litigants, public defenders, assigned counsel and guardians ad litem</li><li>Prepare and respond to defense motions and demands for discovery</li></ul><p>Requirements:</p><ul><li>Admission as an attorney to practice law in Ohio is required, but please apply if you are awaiting July 2025 bar exam results.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Must be highly organized and self-motivated.</li></ul><p>Schedule: Monday to Friday 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. with occasional after-hours contacts.</p><p>Salary commensurate with experience. Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, paid holidays, and retirement benefits through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System. Potentially eligible for Ohio's Rural Practice Incentive Program. Logan County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Assistant Prosecutor Family Court Division

Jackson County, MO

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We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.</i></div><div></div><div>
Department: Prosecutors</div><div>
Grade: 170</div><div>
Salary: $22.29/hour</div><div></div><div>
Job Duties:</div><ul><li>
Responsible for typing charging documents (Complaints, Information, and Indictments), jury instructions, various legal motions and trial briefs, drafting letters and memorandums, and collecting and collating reports for preparing case files.</li><li>
Assists and prepare information for attorneys for trial preparation and work with all intuits of law enforcement for gathering any actual evidence regarding a given case.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Minimum Qualifications:</div><ul><li>
High School Diploma or its equivalent; Associate&rsquo;s degree preferred.</li><li>
Three years of prior experience in law research, preparation of legal documents, interviewing witnesses and victims and investigation of facts.</li><li>
Must submit to and pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.</li></ul><div></div><div><i>
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!</i></div></div>

Legal Assistant - Prosecutor

City of Jersey City

<p><b>Assistant Municipal Prosecutor</b></p><p><b>Department: </b>Public Safety</p><p><b>Division:</b> Quality of Life</p><p><b>Exempt/Non-Exempt: </b>Exempt</p><p><b>Union/Management: </b>Management</p><p><b>Full-Time/Part-Time/Seasonal: </b>Full-Time</p><p><b>Workweek: </b>M-F 8:30 AM-4:30 PM (40 hours), as needed</p><p><b>Salary: $84,000 - $116,000.</b> Based on qualifications and experience. Competitive Jersey City retirement and health benefits package available, including pension, dental, medical, prescription, FSA (flexible spending account), life insurance, and more.</p><p>The Office of Municipal Prosecutor of Jersey City is looking for an Assistant Municipal Prosecutor to represent the<br/>State of New Jersey and the City of Jersey City in the prosecution of all criminal offenses, traffic violations, and quality of life ordinances. The ideal candidate has a demonstrated belief in the power of prosecuting attorneys to be pro-active, progressive, and problem-solving members of the community with a positive effect on the quality of life.</p><p><b>Job Duties:</b></p><p>&#61623; Conducts trials and pretrial hearings.</p><p>&#61623; Prepares cases for trial and negotiates plea agreements.</p><p>&#61623; Prepares written motions, pleadings, arguments, code enforcement search warrants, and other legal memoranda.</p><p>&#61623; Reviews cases for negotiations, witnesses, and discovery.</p><p>&#61623; Works on projects assigned by the Chief Municipal Prosecutor.</p><p>&#61623; Participates in ongoing legal education to remain up-to-date on criminal law.</p><p>&#61623; Work closely with the City&rsquo;s code enforcement offices on best practices for quality of life enforcement.</p><p><i>*Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or</i></p><p><i>responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at</i></p><p><i>any time with or without notice.</i></p><p><b>Required Educational Background: </b>Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and admission to practice as an Attorney-at-Law in the State of New Jersey.</p><p><b>Required Experience:</b> Three (3) years of relevant experience in governance, enforcement, law compliance, and/or emergency services.</p><p><b>Essential Skills:</b></p><p>&#61623; Knowledge of and ability to interpret state criminal statutes, municipal ordinances, and related case law.</p><p>&#61623; Ability to plan and put into operation the necessary legal steps on behalf of the municipality in important local prosecutions.</p><p>&#61623; Demonstrated commitment to social and criminal justice and their current trends.</p><p><b>To apply for this job with the City of Jersey City, please fill out our Employment Application.</b></p><p><b>Please note that this role is subject to the residency requirements set forth by NJ First Act.</b></p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $84,000.00 - $116,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>Do you have a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and admission to practice as an Attorney-at-Law in the State of New Jersey?</li></ul><p>Education:</p><ul><li>Doctorate (Required)</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Attorney-at-law: 3 years (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Assistant Municipal Prosecutor

City of Seattle

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Position Description</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p>With more than 200 attorneys and professional staff, the Seattle City Attorney&rsquo;s Office is one of the largest law offices in Seattle and is the third-largest public law office in the state. Our office is committed to making Seattle a safe, healthy, empowered, and thriving community for everyone. We strive to address historical injustices within the court system with self-examination and to pursue justice in Seattle with integrity, creativity, and fairness. We believe working transparently, innovatively, and in collaboration with our partners in the community is necessary to achieve outcomes that promote equity, accountability, and healing.</p><p>
The Criminal Division seeks one or more Assistant City Prosecutors to join the team. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate to learn to manage a dynamic caseload and develop trial skills.</p><p>
The Criminal Division represents the City in prosecuting misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and traffic infractions in Seattle Municipal Court, including driving under the influence, domestic violence, theft, assault, property damage, and trespassing. Prosecutors rotate through units dedicated to reviewing incident reports and filing cases, trials, and domestic violence cases. Opportunities also exist for prosecutors to work in therapeutic courts - Mental Health Court and Veterans Treatment Court. All prosecutors assist in formulating and implementing policies to promote race and social justice equity, including developing potential alternatives to incarceration for criminal offenders.</p><p><b><i>
This assignment is expected to begin on December 3, 2025, and continue through June 2, 2027. If there should be a need to end this assignment before June 2, 2027, we will provide as much notification as possible.</i></b></p></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Responsibilities</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Represents the City Attorney in prosecuting misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor criminal offenses and probation violations; learns prosecutorial techniques and strategies; meets competing deadlines; and develops trial skills in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.</li><li>
Reviews citations, arrest sheets, and other law enforcement documents; gathers facts and data; conducts factual and legal analysis to determine whether charges should be filed.</li><li>
Drafts complaints, briefs, motions, memorandum of law, and other legal documents.</li><li>
Manages assigned cases in accordance with standard protocols and procedures; confers with witnesses and crime victims; negotiates plea agreements with defense counsel within established guidelines; develops trial and prosecution strategy for supervisor approval.</li><li>
Coordinates with members of the Seattle Police Department and members of other law enforcement agencies, and other involved parties to establish and verify the basis for prosecution or dismissal.</li><li>
Represents the City of Seattle at arraignments, hearings and trials; compiles records and other information; identifies witnesses for subpoena; brings cases before the court and argues facts of the case in relation to points of law, case law and legal precedent; interviews and cross-examines witnesses.</li><li>
Assists city prosecutors in preparing complex misdemeanor arraignments, motions, pleas, and hearings.</li><li>
Adheres to a high degree of professional ethics and integrity.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p>This position requires membership in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association, OR the ability to complete the process of obtaining membership within <b>30 days</b> of an offer of employment OR being a Rule 9 Licensed Legal Intern awaiting Washington State Bar Examination results. Continued employment for Rule 9 candidates is contingent on passing the Washington State Bar Examination and becoming a member in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association within six months of beginning employment.</p><p>
Additionally, a successful candidate will have the knowledge and skills to effectively manage a large and diverse trial-focused caseload, including:</p><ul><li>
Thorough knowledge of rules of evidence and criminal procedure.</li><li>
Effective legal research and writing.</li><li>
Persuasive advocacy skills, including techniques to present the prosecution's case as a narrative storyline.</li><li>
Ability to quickly address a wide variety of legal issues.</li><li>
Creativity in developing different solutions to problems.</li><li>
Flexibility to respond to competing demands.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p><b>Application Process </b>&ndash; For your application to be accepted, you must:</p><ul><li>
Complete the online City of Seattle Application<ul><li>
(https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle)</li></ul></li><li>
Include the following required attachments in .pdf, .doc, or .docx format:<ul><li>
Cover Letter describing your interest in the position.</li><li>
Resume detailing your relevant experience.</li><li>
Attach a legal writing sample that is 5-15 pages in length. This can be an excerpt from a larger sample.</li></ul></li></ul><p><b>
Application Submission Guidelines</b> &ndash; All applicants are required to apply on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the Government Jobs site. Note: The required documents listed in the above &quot;Application Process&quot; section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resources on or before the closing date indicated above at Law_HR@Seattle.gov should you need assistance with the online application process.</p><p><b>
Race and Social Justice Initiative </b>&ndash; The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. We seek individuals who will work toward the goals of the Race and Social Justice Initiative.</p><p><b>
Compensation </b>&ndash; The full pay range for this step-progression position is $48.41 - $64.79 per hour. New employees begin at Step 1 of the pay progression, which is $48.41 hourly. Current City employees' starting rate of pay will be based on Personnel Rules regarding promotions. Advanced initial step placement may be considered under limited circumstances, but step salaries are not subject to negotiation.</p><p><b>
Benefits &ndash; </b>The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-andcovered-family-members/temporary-benefits-eligible-employees.</p><p><b>
Language Premium (Protec 17, L21PA)*</b> &ndash; Individuals selected to fill this position may be eligible to receive Language Premium Pay (SMC 4.20.360), which provides a $200.00 monthly stipend to qualified bilingual employees who are properly evaluated and assigned to provide direct communication in-language, interpretation, or translation services to the public on behalf of the City of Seattle.</p><p><b>
Workplace Environment</b> &ndash; Currently, the Seattle City Attorney's Office has a Flexible Work Arrangements Policy. Employees have the option to work a hybrid schedule (3 days in the office, 2 days remote). This is subject to change as circumstances and business needs dictate. <b><i>This assignment is expected to begin on December 3, 2025, and continue through June 2, 2027. If there should be a need to end this assignment before June 2, 2027, we will provide as much notification as possible.</i></b></p><p><b>
Background Check Requirements </b>&ndash; All positions are security sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the verification of credentials and/or other information required by the municipal corporation&rsquo;s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check in accordance with Seattle&rsquo;s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be given a chance to explain or correct background information and provide verifiable information on good conduct and rehabilitation.</p><p><b>
Who may apply </b>&ndash; This position is open to all candidates who meet the minimum qualifications.</p><p>
The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, family or marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics. The Seattle City Attorney's Office encourages people of all backgrounds to apply.</p><p><b>
Questions? </b>Contact our Human Resources team at LAW_HR@seattle.gov.</p></div></div></div><p></p>
<br><div></div><div><div><div><p>The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.</p></div></div></div>

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