senior court office assistant

New Jersey Courts

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>If another position becomes available within five months of this recruitment&rsquo;s closing date, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.</b></div><div></div><div><br>
When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public&rsquo;s trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court. Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.</div><div><b><br>
SALARY:</b><b> </b>The salary range for this position is $59,661.54 to $96,767.80 for Schedule A, and $59,661.54 to $91,929.42 for Schedule B. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater.<b> </b>Judiciary employees hired prior to June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule B.</div><div><b><i><br>
The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.</i></b></div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Example of Duties</b></h2></div>
<div><p>The Hudson Vicinage is seeking for individuals to join the vicinage Pretrial Services Program. The selected candidates must possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, and case management skills in order to perform the duties required of this position. The selected candidates will regularly interact with pretrial defendants, judges, prosecutors, public defenders, the county jail, local law enforcement, the private bar, and the public.<br>
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The selected candidates will primarily be required to monitor the conditions of pretrial release for individuals ordered to more stringent monitoring and more frequent contact with the courts, these individuals in attaining specific goals to ensure their appearance in court and the safety of the public during the individual&rsquo;s period of pretrial release and report the individuals&rsquo; compliance or non-compliance with conditions of release to the court.<br>
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In addition, this position will be responsible for researching criminal case histories, conducting pretrial risk assessments, preparing reports, meeting with defendants, making recommendations to judges regarding conditions of pretrial release for pretrial defendants, and staffing first appearance/Central Judicial Processing hearings and pretrial detention hearings.<br>
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The selected candidates will provide guidance to clients with specific needs, including but not limited to social, emotional, and rehabilitative concerns. This position will make recommendations and/or referrals for social services, testing, treatment and/or counseling and will monitor clients' treatment progress.<br>
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In addition, the position would be responsible for assisting supervisors with training and mentoring of Pretrial Services staff and assisting with stakeholder and community outreach related to the Pretrial Services Program.<br>
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The selected candidates will be required to work a non-traditional work week, which may include weekends, holidays and after hours on-call responsibilities.<br>
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Perform other related duties as required.<br>
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<b>Note</b>: This position will primarily handle monitoring duties. Experience with pretrial services programs is helpful but not required.</p><p><b><br>
REMOTE WORK</b><b>:</b> The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.</p>
Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of the position.</div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor&rsquo;s degree and two years of professional experience in case management involving gathering and analyzing case-related information which shall have included the exercise of judgment and discretion, and one or more of the following: reviewing cases to identify case management and discovery needs, coordinating with judges and/or attorneys to resolve case issues, and/or preparing reports of findings and recommendations.<br>
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<b>Substitution: </b>Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional paraprofessional or professional experience on a year-for-year basis with one year of such experience being equal to 30 semester hour credits. An associate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of additional paraprofessional or professional experience may be substituted for a bachelor&rsquo;s degree.</div>
A master&rsquo;s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of experience.<p><b><br>
Education Note: </b>Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See: https://naces.org/members/)</p></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p><b>Physical Ability: </b>For some positions, applicants must have the ability to perform work which requires climbing and prolonged standing, stretching, bending and reaching to perform the essential duties of the position. For some positions, the selected candidate must be able to frequently lift and carry supplies weighing from 30 to 50 pounds and, occasionally, materials weighing up to 75 pounds, in order to perform essential duties of the position.</p><div><b><br>
Driver's License:</b> Appointees will be required to possess a driver&rsquo;s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.</div><div><br>
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Authorization to Work:</b> US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.<br>
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<b>Special Note:</b> Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information.<br>
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<b>Residency Law:</b> In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the &quot;New Jersey First Act,&quot; all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor &amp; Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need.<br>
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<b>HOW TO APPLY:</b><div></div><div><br>
The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable. Use a separate section to describe each position. Applicants who indicate &quot;see resume&quot; or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered.<br>
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The New Jersey Judiciary consists of: the Supreme Court, the Superior Court including the Appellate Division and the Trial Court of the 15 vicinages in New Jersey, the Tax Court and the Municipal Court System. The Administrative Office of the Courts provides technical assistance, operational support, training, research and development, budget and personnel coordination, and development and operation of information systems for the Courts of New Jersey.</div><br>
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The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action</b><br>
<b>Employer Committed to Ensuring an Open Door to Justice</b><br>
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NeoGov applicant support at 1-877-204-4442 (toll free call)<br>
 Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Mountain Time (MT)</div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Court Services Officer 2- Pre Trial Services ONLY (Repost)

Twelfth Judicial Circuit

<p><b>_______________________________________________________________</b></p><p><b>Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court</b></p><p><b>CAREER OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT</b></p><p><b>_______________________________________________________________</b></p><p><b>Temporary position with full-time salary and benefits with the State of Florida</b></p><p><b>Assignment period estimated January 5, 2026 - April 30, 2026</b></p><p><b>County Court Judicial Assistant</b></p><p>Job Location: Sarasota County, Florida</p><p>Position Number: 003116</p><p>Resumes are being accepted for a Judicial Assistant to a Sarasota County Court division located in north county, Sarasota. The Judicial Assistant provides administrative, secretarial and clerical support to County Court Division B, which handles both county criminal and county civil cases.</p><p>There is not a permanent judge assigned to this division; the division will be covered by a combination of Sarasota County Court judges and senior judges. This Judicial Assistant position is available on a temporary basis only, with an anticipated assignment period of January 5, 2026 &ndash; April 30, 2026. The timeframe may be extended, depending on when the judicial vacancy is appointed. There are no promises or guarantees that the appointed judge will keep this person as their permanent Judicial Assistant.</p><p><b>Examples of Work Performed </b></p><p>&middot; Prepares and maintains the Judge&rsquo;s court and professional calendar, schedules motions, hearings, conferences and trials at the request of the judge.</p><p>&middot; Performs routine clerical tasks such as processing incoming mail, performing data entry, ordering office supplies, maintaining files/records, faxing or photocopying.</p><p>&middot; Screens telephone calls and visitors to the Judge&rsquo;s office; provides information, resolves issues, directs caller/visitor to proper personnel, or takes messages.</p><p>&middot; Reviews case files for accuracy, format compliance and completeness prior to submitting files to the Judge; ensures presence of all required files; maintains trial dockets, continuances and trial orders.</p><p>&middot; Prepares and distributes orders as directed by the Judge.</p><p>&middot; Reviews and prepares correspondence, memoranda, orders, reports, e-mails, and other documents observing strict confidentiality; organizes papers for filing; prepares compensation and travel vouchers.</p><p>&middot; Performs research on defendants utilizing databases from the Clerk&rsquo;s Office and the jail system; may conduct limited case law research.</p><p>&middot; Interacts with attorneys, defendants and their family members to resolve problems such as scheduling conflicts or other case-related issues.</p><p>&middot; Interacts with judges, clerks of court, litigants, attorneys, law enforcement personnel, bailiffs, social services, witnesses and the general public to exchange information or to facilitate task completion.</p><p>Job Types: Full-time, Temporary</p><p>Pay: $3,829.10 per month</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Temporary Judicial Assistant

Genesee County

<div><p><b>ASSOCIATE ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY</b></p><p><b>
Starting Pay: $42.3361 Hourly ($88,059)</b><br>
Step A: $44.6716 Hourly ($92,917)</p><p><b>
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</b></p><p>
Graduation from an accredited law school <b>-AND-</b> a member of the State Bar of Michigan in good standing;</p><p><b>
-AND-</b></p><p>
One (1) of the following: Judicial clerkship experience, Internship/Externship experience, Law School Clinic Experience or Moot Court Team Experience.</p><p><b>
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:</b></p><p>
Must be able to perform Essential Job Duties and Functions with or without reasonable accommodations.</p><p><b>
JOB SUMMARY:</b> Performs a wide variety of legal tasks in Circuit (Criminal and Family Court) and District Court with occasional Probate Court Appearances</p><p><b>
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS</b><b>:</b></p><ul><li>
Appears at arraignments, pretrials, probable cause conferences, preliminary examinations, preliminary hearings, review hearings, dispositional hearings and misdemeanor sentence hearings.</li><li>
Represents the People in traffic enforcement matters before the District Court.</li><li>
Represents the People in probation violation and show cause matters.</li><li>
Conducts trials in misdemeanor, juvenile delinquency, neglect-abuse and mental commitment cases.</li><li>
Assists senior APA staff in conducting felony trials or other complex litigation matters.</li><li>
Interviews complainants and police officers relative to criminal cases the APA is prosecuting to prepare for court hearings.</li><li>
Conducts legal research.</li><li>
Attends community meetings and law enforcement agency meetings at the direction of the elected prosecutor.</li></ul><p><b>
LEAD ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY</b></p><p><b>
Starting Pay: $48.4183 Hourly ($100,710)</b><br>
Step A: $50.8250 Hourly ($105,716)<br>
Step B: $53.2313 Hourly ($110,721)<br>
Step C: $54.8279 Hourly ($114,042)</p><p><b>
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</b></p><p>
Graduation from an accredited law school <b>-AND-</b> a member of the State Bar of Michigan in good standing;</p><ul><li><b>AND-</b> either:</li></ul><p>
Three (3) years' experience as a lawyer;</p><p><b>
-OR-</b></p><p>
Two (2) years' experience as a Prosecuting attorney;</p><p><b>
-OR-</b></p><p>
One (1) year experience as a prosecuting attorney <b>-AND-</b> one (1) year combined experience as a judicial clerk and prosecution internship/externship.</p><p><b>
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:</b></p><p>
Must be able to perform Essential Job Duties and Functions with or without reasonable accommodations.</p><p><b>
JOB SUMMARY:</b> Performs a wide variety of legal tasks in Circuit (Criminal and Family Court) and District Court with occasional Probate Court Appearances.</p><p><b>
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS</b><b>:</b></p><ul><li>
Appears at arraignments, pretrials, probable cause conferences, preliminary examinations, preliminary hearings, review hearings, dispositional hearings and misdemeanor sentence hearings.</li><li>
Represents the People in traffic enforcement matters before the District Court.</li><li>
Represents the People in probation violation and show cause matters.</li><li>
Conducts felony and misdemeanor trials, juvenile delinquency, neglect-abuse trials and mental commitment trials.</li><li>
Interviews complainants and police officers relative to criminal cases the APA is prosecuting to prepare for court hearings.</li><li>
Conducts legal research.</li><li>
Attends community meetings and law enforcement agency meetings at the direction of the elected prosecutor.</li><li>
Assists senior staff in complex litigation matters.</li><li>
Provides training to law enforcement community and other prosecutors.</li><li>
Reviews law enforcement requests for arrest warrants.</li><li>
Drafts or reviews search warrants.</li><li>
Prepares and manages forfeiture and nuisance abatement matters.</li><li>
Serves on advisory committee to the elected prosecutor as requested.</li></ul><p><b>
SENIOR ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY</b></p><p><b>
Starting Pay: $55.3606 Hourly ($115,150)</b><br>
Step A: $57.5745 Hourly ($119,755)<br>
Step B: $60.9236 Hourly ($126,721)<br>
Step C: $66.0005 Hourly ($137,281)</p><p><b>
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</b></p><p>
Graduation from an accredited law school<b> -AND-</b> a member of the State Bar of Michigan in good standing;</p><p><b>
-AND-</b></p><p>
Eight (8) years' experience as a lawyer conducting complex litigation with at least 10 jury trials or 25 bench trials or 20 oral arguments in the appellate courts;</p><p><b>
-OR-</b></p><p>
Five (5) years' experience as a prosecutor with at least 10 felony jury trials or a combination of 10 misdemeanor jury trials and 25 bench trials or 15 oral arguments in the appellate court;</p><p><b>
-OR-</b></p><p>
Twenty (20) years' experience in a Prosecutor's Office.</p><p><b>
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:</b></p><p>
Must be able to perform Essential Job Duties and Functions with or without reasonable accommodations.</p><p><b>
JOB SUMMARY:</b> Performs a wide variety of legal tasks in Circuit (Criminal and Family Court), District Court with occasional Probate Court appearances, or of assigned to the Appeals Bureau, in the Court of Appeals or Supreme Court.</p><p><b>
Essential Job Duties and Functions:</b></p><ul><li>
Represent the People in court proceedings, including arraignments, trials, hearings, and probation violations</li><li>
Handle cases involving misdemeanors, felonies, juvenile delinquency, neglect-abuse, and mental commitments</li><li>
Interview complainants and law enforcement to prepare for hearings</li><li>
Conduct legal research and draft or review search and arrest warrants</li><li>
Participate in complex litigation, including homicide, sexual assault, and gang-related cases</li><li>
Serve as lead counsel in trials and mentor junior attorneys</li><li>
Attend community and law enforcement meetings as assigned</li><li>
Provide training to prosecutors and law enforcement personnel</li><li>
Prepare and manage forfeiture and nuisance abatement matters</li><li>
Respond to motions and represent the office in appellate courts when assigned</li><li>
Serve on advisory committees as requested by the elected prosecutor</li></ul><p><b>
Please see the attached job description for more details.</b></p></div>

ASSOCIATE, LEAD OR SENIOR ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY (PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE)

Cherokee Nation

<div>Job Summary:
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Responsibilities include legal representation of the Nation, and its departments, divisions, programs, boards, commissions, and trust authorities in civil, criminal and juvenile cases both proposed or pending in administrative appeals, tribal, state, federal court and other proceedings as assigned. Acts as legal advisor, drafts legal opinions, contracts, policies and legislation for the Nation as assigned.</div>
Job Duties:
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Conducts legal research by utilizing a variety of resource materials including Tribal, State, Federal or other laws and/or regulations. Reviews case law, statutes, legal indexes, reports and published opinions (with an emphasis in Indian law) as a basis for case development. Assists Attorney General and/or Senior Assistant Attorney General in preparation of briefs, contracts, policies, legislation and other legal documents for Cherokee Nation departments, divisions, boards, etc. Assists Attorney General and/or Senior Assistant Attorney General in providing advice to Cherokee Nation administrative official, departments, divisions, boards, etc. Assists Attorney General and/or Senior Assistant Attorney General concerning transactions of business involving internal affairs, Tribal Council, directors, officers and corporate relations with general public. Appears, at the request of the Attorney General or Senior Assistant Attorney General, before any court or commission, board or officers, in any cause or proceeding, civil or criminal, in which Cherokee Nation may be an interested party to represent the Cherokee Nation. Reviews completed investigation reports for legal sufficiency. Recommends whether cases should be closed, resolved informally or through administrative or court settlements, or litigated administratively or in court; negotiates settlements as assigned by reporting senior. Investigates matters and prepares cases for trial by securing and preparing evidence, conferring with witnesses, participating in pretrial conferences, examining and cross-examining witnesses, and drafting legal documents needed during the various states of litigation. Drafts persuasive pleadings and briefs and other legal documents as assigned. Conducts a professional presentation of cases as assigned. Prepares necessary legal briefs, business contracts, policies, legislation and other court pleadings, including petitions, motions and proposed court orders relating to civil, criminal and juvenile proceedings. Prepares opinions advising administrative departments on legal issues pertaining to pending or potential civil, criminal, and juvenile matters as assigned. Conducts prosecutorial functions as assigned. Prepares, edits and/or reviews proposed or pending legislation relating to the Nation as assigned. Prepares for review advisory papers and input to various tribal officers on proposed legislation, rule changes or other legal matters. Assists in advising Cherokee Nation administration officials, departments, divisions, boards, and committees on transactions of business involving internal affairs, Tribal Council, directors, officers, and government relations with the general public. Other duties may be assigned.</div><p></p><p><b><br>
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL I (OAG)</b></p><p><b>
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES</b></p><p>
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.</p><div></div><p><b><br>
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL II (OAG)</b></p><p><b>
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES</b></p><p>
This position may be assigned such supervisory duties as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Attorney General<b>.</b></p><div></div><p><b><br>
SENIOR ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL (OAG)</b></p><p><b>
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
</b></p><p>No supervisory responsibility.</p>
Qualifications:
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QUALIFICATIONS:</b></p><p><b>
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL I (OAG)</b></p><p><b>
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT
</b></p><p>Must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have a professional law degree (Juris Doctorate); no substitutions.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
</b></p><p>No additional experience is required.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL II (OAG)</b></p><p><b>
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT</b></p><p>
Must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have a professional law degree (Juris Doctorate); no substitutions.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT</b></p><p>
An additional 3 years experience as a licensed attorney in Oklahoma or other state with at least 1 year trial practice or appellate advocacy. Prefer one year or more years actual experience in criminal law or as a government attorney. Prefer some of the experience be in one or more of the following: Indian Child Welfare, Juvenile Law, Indian Law, Employment Law, or Criminal Law.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
SENIOR ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL (OAG)</b></p><p><b>
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT
</b></p><p>Must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have a professional law degree (Juris Doctorate); no substitutions.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
</b></p><p>An additional seven (7) years of service, a majority of which is in the public sector either as an elected official or working in the office of an elected official or other public service, is required. Prefer experience to be in both civil and criminal background. At least two (2) years prior litigation experience (either civil or criminal) required.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
ALL LEVELS</b></p><p></p><p><b><br>
COMPUTER SKILLS</b></p><p>
An individual should have knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
</b></p><p>Must be a member in good standing of the bar the of the State of Oklahoma. Must be licensed to practice law in the Cherokee Nation Courts or be able to become so licensed within three (3) months. Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating.</p><p><br>
</p><p><b>OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
</b></p><p>Ability to provide advice and guidance to administration and other clients. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with superiors, subordinates and peers including government leaders. Ability to accomplish legal analysis and in-depth legal research based on legal authority and precedent and equitable considerations. Must be able to use computers and general office equipment. Knowledge of and ability to analyze, interpret and apply statutory, judicial, regulatory, and administrative legal authorities. Ability to apply facts to legal authorities. Ability to travel as needed.</p><p></p><p><br>
Employee must not and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG&rsquo;s Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA&rsquo;s List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG&rsquo;s List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).</p><p></p><p><b><br>
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
</b></p><p>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
WORK ENVIRONMENT</b></p><p>
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
 </b><b>NOTE: This position is for specified as a Criminal Prosecutor.</b></p></div>

Assistant Attorney General I, II or Senior - OAG - (Criminal Prosecutor)

Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan

<p></p><div><div><p>Position Information</p>
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Agency Level:</b> County</p>
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County:</b> Lake</p>
<p><b>
Agency:</b> County Prosecutor's Office</p>
<p><b>
Job Title:</b> Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney</p>
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Work Location:</b> Baldwin</p>
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Reports To:</b> Prosecuting Attorney</p>
<p><b>
Salary: </b>$65,709.36 &ndash; $83,415.60 Yearly</p>
<p><b>
Benefits:</b></p>
<p>
</p><ul><li>The position is full &ndash; time</li>
<li>457 Plan &ndash; 4 % Employer Contribution</li>
<li>457 Plan &ndash; 3 % Employer Matching</li>
<li>Dental insurance</li>
<li>Health insurance</li>
<li>Life insurance</li>
<li>Vision insurance</li>
<li>Paid time off</li>
<li>Health Savings Account &ndash; Employer Funded at $50 per bi-weekly pay period</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Experience Level:</b></p>
<p>
</p><ul><li>Entry-level</li>
<li>Mid-level</li>
<li>Senior</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Position:</b> Full-Time</p>
<p><b>
Posting Date:</b> 12/17/2025</p>
<p><b>
Open Until Filled</b></p>
<p>
Job Description</p>
<p><b>
Job Overview:</b></p>
<p>
The Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney is responsible for overseeing criminal prosecutions and ensuring the fair and efficient administration of justice. At the direction of the Lake County Prosecuting Attorney, the Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney is responsible for performing any and all duties set forth by the Constitution and statutes of the State of Michigan. The Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney will provide legal guidance and support to law enforcement and work with other county officials to uphold the rule of law in Lake County.</p>
<p><b>
Responsibilities and Duties:</b></p>
<p>
Appears in Court for all phases of felony, misdemeanor, and delinquency litigation in the Lake County Trial Court. Authorizes requests for warrants as appropriate in accordance with legal standards and requirements. Negotiates pleas and sentencing recommendations with attorneys and defendants to resolve pending criminal cases. Performs all research and preparation needed to appear in court for the prosecution of felony, juvenile, and probate cases. <br>
Drafts motions, briefs and other legal documents. Assumes responsibility for all office functions in the absence of Prosecuting Attorney.</p>
<p><b>
List of Responsibilities and Duties:</b></p>
<p>
</p><ul><li>Regularly appear in court for arraignments, motions, trials, preliminary examinations, sentencing, and other proceedings.</li>
<li>Review requests for criminal charges from State and local law enforcement agencies.</li>
<li>Review requests for search warrants under applicable probable cause standards.</li>
<li>Engage in negotiations for plea resolutions within guidelines established by the Prosecuting Attorney which comport with legal standards.</li>
<li>Research legal and factual issues required at all phases of litigation.</li>
<li>Interview witnesses to resolve legal and factual claims when needed.</li>
<li>Take reasonable steps to ensure witnesses are present and prepared to testify when needed.</li>
<li>Work in cooperation with law enforcement officers and other investigators to ensure legal standards are followed.</li>
<li>Assist the Prosecuting Attorney in supervisory and administrative duties as assigned.</li>
<li>In the absence of the Prosecuting Attorney, the Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney must take on all responsibilities of the Prosecuting Attorney.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Minimum Qualifications:</b></p>
<p>
JD from an accredited law school</p>
<p><b>
List of Qualifications:</b></p>
<p>
</p><ul><li>Must be licensed or able to become licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Additional Qualifications:</b></p>
<p>
Applicants must possess an ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and materials which may be highly sensitive.</p>
<p><b>
Application Instructions:</b></p>
<p>
Please send a cover letter and curriculum vitae to: Erica Tate, Office Manager at etate@co.lake.mi.us</p>
<p><b>
Additional Information:</b></p>
<p>
This position provides an excellent opportunity to serve the public and grow as an attorney and litigator for an individual with any experience level.<br>
 The position is full &ndash; time</p></div></div>

Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney – Lake County Prosecutor’s Office

City of Columbus, OH

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Definition</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>Office of Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein: </b><b>Prosecutor Division &ndash; Assistant City Prosecutor</b><br>
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The office of Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein is seeking qualified applicants for the position of full-time Assistant City Prosecutor (Attorney) in the Prosecutor Division. We will consider applicants who are newly admitted to the Ohio Bar and with up to three years of experience as a licensed attorney in Ohio.<br>
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<b>The salary for this position is between $71,011 and $75,000 </b><b>maximum</b><b>, depending on experience.</b><br>
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Under general supervision, is responsible for providing legal work of a civil or criminal nature; performs related duties as required.<br>
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<b>Requirements</b><b>:</b><br>
<ul><li>Must currently be admitted to the Ohio bar and in good standing.</li><li>May require some evening and weekend hours.</li><li>Preferred but not required - language skills in Spanish or Somali.</li></ul><br>
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</b><b>:</b><br>
<ul><li>Constitutional law, criminal law, Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure, Ohio Rules of Evidence, and Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct.</li><li>Legal, court, and judicial procedures, rules, terminology, methods, documents, practices, and objectives.</li><li>Applicable municipal, state, and federal laws, statutes, ordinances, and codes.</li><li>Legal research tools and methods.</li><li>Negotiation techniques and methods.</li><li>English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and composition.</li><li>Ability to think creatively and come up with solutions to issues.</li><li>Ability to work effectively with persons from all socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.</li><li>Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.</li></ul></div><div></div><b><br>
Examples of Work</b><b>:</b><br>
<ul><li>Manage daily assigned courtroom docket.</li><li>Present cases in trial.</li><li>Respond to defense motions on assigned cases.</li><li>Perform research for pending legal cases.</li><li>Draft documents for filing in court such as motions, memoranda, and briefs.</li><li>Serve as duty prosecutor on a rotating basis.</li></ul><br>
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About the Prosecutor Division</b><b>:</b><br>
Located at 375 South High Street in the Franklin County Courthouse complex, the Prosecutor Division is responsible for the prosecution of misdemeanor offenses on behalf of citizens of the City of Columbus and the State of Ohio in the Franklin County Municipal Court. From case initiation in our Prosecution Resources Unit to defense of successful prosecutions in our Appellate Unit, the Division provides a wide array of services attendant to the resolution of criminal allegations and complaints. In addition to the services we provide the citizens of the City of Columbus and the unincorporated areas of Franklin County, this Division also represents, by contractual agreement, a number of Franklin County municipalities. The Division consists of Assistant City Prosecutors, the Legal Assistant Unit, the Prosecution Resources Unit, the Domestic Violence &amp; Stalking Unit, and the Appellate Unit.<br>
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<b>For more information, please visit our website: </b><b>http://www.columbuscityattorney.org/</b></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Examples of Work</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><i>(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)</i><br>
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Prepares cases for trial, subject to review and guidance by more senior attorneys or managing attorneys;<br>
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Drafts legal documents, such as ordinances, resolutions, contracts, leases, and deeds;<br>
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Prepares pleadings and briefs;<br>
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Analyzes legal problems and drafts opinions;<br>
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Confers with administrative officers and representatives and renders informal legal advice;<br>
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Performs legal research for assigned cases or projects for more senior attorneys;<br>
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Reviews contracts and other documents drafted by others;<br>
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Represents the City in administrative hearings;<br>
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Represents City agencies in negotiations;<br>
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Evaluates claims of or against the City for the purpose of recommending compromise settlements; negotiates settlements.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Test/Job Contact Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>Recruitment #: 25-1980-V5</div><div>
Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)</div><div></div><div><br>
Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:</div><div></div><div><br>
Melanie Tobias</div><div>
Columbus City Attorney</div><div>
375 S. High St.</div><div>
Columbus, Ohio 43215</div><div>
P: (614) 645-8815</div><div>
E: mrtobias@columbus.gov</div><div></div><div><b><i><br>
The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer</i></b></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Assistant City Prosecutor (U) (Vacancy)

Snohomish County

<div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Salary</b><div>
</div></div></div><div><div>$64,493.28 - $78,396.00 Annually</div>
</div></div><div><div><div><b>Location
</b></div></div><div></div><div><div>Everett, WA</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Type</b></div>
</div><div><div>Full-Time</div>
</div></div><div><div><div><b>Job Number</b></div>
</div><div><div>2025-02724 CASE MGMT</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Department</b></div>
</div><div><div>Clerk</div>
</div></div><div><div><div><b>Division</b></div>
</div><div><div>Clerk Case Management</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Opening Date</b></div>
</div><div><div>12/15/2025</div>
</div></div><div><div><div><b>Closing Date</b></div>
</div><div><div>Continuous</div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div>
<br><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description</b></h2></div><br>
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<div><b>Initial Review Period: January 2, 2026.</b> Applications for this position will be reviewed on an ongoing basis after initial review date. It is in the candidate&rsquo;s best interest to apply as soon as possible. The hiring manager reserves the right to fill the position at any time.</div><div><br>
The main function of the Judicial Process Assistant (JPA) is to process and input all filed court documents into the case management system as well as process and manage all exhibits filed. This role is primarily behind the scenes but is an extremely integral part of the Clerk&rsquo;s Office.</div><div><br>
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The Clerk&rsquo;s Office is responsible for maintaining the records for all cases filed in Superior Court. All documents must be processed into the case management system accurately and efficiently. All exhibits must be examined, audited, and secured properly.<br>
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We are looking for candidates with a strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task and handle numerous responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.</div><div><br>
For a more detailed description of duties please see the job description below.</div><b><br>
There is one (1) position to fill from this posting.</b><p><br>
BASIC FUNCTION<br>
To examine, prepare, index and preserve all Superior Court court records and exhibits received in the County Clerk's Office pursuant to state law and court rules; and to provide technical customer service.</p><p>
BASIC FUNCTION<br>
To examine, prepare, index and preserve all Superior Court court records and exhibits received in the County Clerk's Office pursuant to state law and court rules; and to provide technical customer service.</p></div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Duties</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES<ul><li>
Examines court documents for legally required data, formats and correct causes of action for the following Superior Court case types: Criminal, Civil, Domestic, Probate/Guardianship, Adoption/Parentage, Involuntary Treatment, Juvenile, and Appeals prior to acceptance for filing, pursuant to statutes and court rules; and processes filing fee accounts receivable transactions.</li><li>
Prepares and electronically files appeal documents with State Court of Appeals and State Supreme Court, pursuant to state Rules of Appellate Procedure (RAP); receives, prepares and processes appeal documents to/from courts of limited jurisdiction and state administrative agencies; and prepares billing documents.</li><li>
Examines, determines and provides appropriate access for all court exhibits, including bio-hazard materials, weapons, drugs, money, and other valuables; indexes and retrieves exhibit data from computer databases; maintains chain of custody for records and exhibits and participates in routine audits; prepares documentation and exhibits for release, and/or destruction after required retention period; prepares and provides exhibits for transfer to State Supreme Court or State Court of Appeals for appellate cases.</li><li>
Examines and indexes court and appellate documents into state databases and Clerk's Case Management System (CMS) and ensures compliance with state law, and state and local court rules; facilitates the proper preparation and processing of court documents within the Superior Court system; examines court records to ensure statutorily confidential and sealed documents and records are not disclosed to the public; verifies to ensure accuracy and updates index entries in state databases and Clerk's CMS.</li><li>
Determines and transmits specific court documents and court orders involving protection orders, restraining orders, and bench warrants to law enforcement pursuant to state laws; transmits specific court documents, court orders and information to the Washington State Support Registry, Department of Licensing, Secretary of State, and other government agencies pursuant to state laws.</li><li>
Issues summons and writs of certiorari, execution, garnishment, habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, replevin, attachment and restitution; reviews and issues criminal, civil predator and material bench warrants and warrants of arrest as ordered by Superior Court; reviews, issues and maintains search warrants, and enters and manages special inquiries and intercepts as ordered by Superior Court. Reviews and complies with court orders in the issuance of in-state subpoenas and issues foreign subpoenas under Clerk's statutory authority; prepares certified and/or exemplified legal court documents and records, tenders fees, and transmits to state and county departments, title companies, law firms, other agencies and the public. Maintains the Superior Court sealed Will Repository per statute.</li><li>
Assists attorneys, legal staff, Superior Court employees and the Judiciary, other government agencies, and the public in conducting complex court record searches using a myriad of online computer and microfilm/fiche search tools and procedures; determines access to confidential and sealed court records; collects fees, prepares certified search results, and maintains audit trail of written search requests.</li><li>
Assists the general public, attorneys/legal staff, Superior Court employees and the Judiciary, government and commercial agencies in person, by telephone or in writing by explaining court procedures and schedules; provides technical information about court document and record processing and indexing; provides professionally written responses to the public regarding authorized state law and court rule requirements for rejecting legal documents; evaluates and diffuses sensitive and/or potentially volatile people and situations and reacts appropriately including contacting security when necessary.</li><li>
Provides procedural information, court forms, and instructional materials regarding court rules, policies and procedures to victims of domestic violence, harassment, stalking, and sexual assault as well as vulnerable adults seeking protection from predatory individuals and to individuals seeking an extreme risk protection order; ensures timely data entry into local and state information systems; and supports self-represented litigants and the judiciary through attendance at daily protection order hearing calendars to facilitate the process.</li><li>
Determines appropriate fees based on statutory requirements and receipts a high volume of complex Superior Court fees, fines and restitution from a variety of sources into the Clerk's CMS. Includes a high volume of cashiers' checks/money orders, electronic fund transfers, credit/debit card transactions and online payments; maintains accounting for all legal tender collected; maintains, balances, and closes cash registers on a daily basis; recommends and maintains accounting controls in an environment that includes a high volume of customer transactions.</li><li>
Provides ex parte services via mail to law firms and the public; researches and provides filed documents to the judiciary to facilitate the processing and entry of court orders; facilitates completion of ex parte transactions by filing originals and mailing copies of documents to customers; recommends and assists lead, supervisor or manager with the development of pro-se self-help forms packets.</li><li>
Maintains electronic record keeping systems to ensure complex databases are accurate; reviews court documents, records and digital recordings for accuracy sufficient to prepare records groups for permanent archival preservation or destruction in accordance with Secretary of State Clerk Retention Schedules and generally accepted recordkeeping principles.</li></ul>
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STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES<ul><li>
Performs select duties of Judicial Process Assistant Lead as assigned; provides back up and peak work load coverage for co-workers; performs Judicial Operations Assistant and Judicial Accounting Assistant duties as assigned.</li><li>
Testifies in court cases as a subject matter expert regarding Clerk's Office policies and procedures and statutory responsibilities as required.</li><li>
Trains and/or checks work of Judicial Process Assistant trainees and support staff; when conducting training, meets with trainees on a weekly basis to discuss training status; prepares reports for the manager, supervisor and lead on trainees' progress; prepares and updates training manuals; recommends and assists in updating procedures as necessary.</li><li>
Collects, analyzes and reports division productivity data; designs and recommends new forms, information systems, and reports as appropriate.</li><li>
Serves on a variety of teams and committees as needed; may perform other related duties as assigned.</li></ul></div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES<br>
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Knowledge of:<ul><li>
processing court documents in accordance with state laws, appellate and general rules, Superior Court Local Court Rules and Administrative Orders</li><li>
state and local databases and Clerk's CMS</li><li>
legal terminology</li><li>
general records management principles</li><li>
county departmental structures/departments including Prosecuting Attorney, Public Defender, Superior Court and records management warehousing</li><li>
cash handling / receipting methods and cash-related accounting controls</li><li>
court document processing procedures</li><li>
basic arithmetic</li><li>
computer software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite</li><li>
court records research techniques and procedures</li><li>
office policies, procedures, and practices and commonly used equipment</li><li>
employee training methods, practices, and techniques</li></ul>
 Ability to:<ul><li>
establish and maintain effective work relationships with superiors, peers and other staff</li><li>
learn, understand, and execute complex technical court document and records policies and procedures including document examination, interpretation, and acceptance and rejection procedures</li><li>
research and provide answers to public court document and court records questions</li><li>
learn and teach trainees the distinction between offering legal advice and providing excellent customer service and applying this knowledge in the workplace</li><li>
maintain required indexing and cashiering accuracy standards</li><li>
use proper English, spelling, grammar, punctuation and word usage</li><li>
follow complex oral and written instructions</li><li>
communicate effectively orally and in writing</li><li>
perform accurate arithmetic calculations</li><li>
work independently and effectively under pressure</li><li>
work with minimum supervision and make consequential work decisions in accordance with state laws, court rules, and Court and Clerk policies and procedures</li><li>
communicate effectively with customers including a culturally diverse population and angry or distraught customers, in a courteous and professional manner. May be required to obtain information from defendants in the face of hostility and dispute</li><li>
operate standard and specialized office equipment including computers, printers, copiers, telephones, and data entry retrieval programs</li><li>
maintain public databases including entering data, performing data verification, making corrections to data, and developing database queries</li><li>
update and write new procedures when necessary</li><li>
exercise good judgment under stressful circumstances</li><li>
operate in a lead capacity when assigned</li><li>
train and provide support to other staff</li><li>
analyze and solve work related problems</li><li>
acquire knowledge of specialized procedures and subject matters encountered in work assignments</li></ul><br>
SUPERVISION<br>
The employee in this class receives administrative direction from the Judicial Process Assistant Lead, Judicial Process Assistant Supervisor, or Division Manager. Assignments are made indicating generally what is to be done, the quantity of work expected and any deadlines to be met. The employee carries out recurring assignments on his/her own initiative and receives additional specific instructions for new or unusual assignments. Work is spot checked to ensure conformance with policies and procedures.<br>
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WORKING CONDITIONS<br>
The work is performed in all areas of the Clerk's Office and Superior Court, including the Denney Juvenile Justice Center and off-site locations.<br>
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PHYSICAL EFFORT<br>
The employee must be able to perform physical tasks including lifting boxes and material weighing up to thirty (30) pounds, daily crouching, bending, kneeling, and reaching, and sitting and/or standing for long periods of time; use of ladders/step stools may be required. There is also considerable arm/hand movement required for database entry. Pushing a cart over carpets, concrete, and aggregate surfaces may also be required.<br>
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Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.<br>
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.</div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

JUDICIAL PROCESS ASSISTANT

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