Sex Crimes and Domestic Violence Deputy Prosecutor - Juvenile Division

Position: Sex Crimes and Domestic Violence Deputy Prosecutor-Juvenile Division (Attorney II)

Status: Full-Time

Reports to: Supervisor of the Juvenile Division

Agency Summary: The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, led by Prosecutor Ryan Mears, is setting new expectations in the criminal justice system and is committed to a fair and equitable system. The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office is the largest Prosecutor’s Office in the State of Indiana. The Trial Court Division prosecutes more than 29,000 cases annually and prosecutes more than 1 in 4 jury trials in the State. The Office hires the most talented litigators and devoted public servants from diverse backgrounds who desire to speak on behalf of those who would not otherwise have a voice.

Position Summary: The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office seeks attorneys dedicated to public service, public safety, and fairness and justice for all who come into contact with the criminal justice system. The Sex Crimes and Domestic Violence Deputy Prosecutor is dedicated solely to the comprehensive disposition (from screening through sentencing) of all juvenile domestic violence and sexual assault cases where intimate or dating partner violence is the driving force behind the violence. This includes acts of physical violence as well as threats, property destruction and the use of technology. The Deputy Prosecutor will also give presentations to school aged youth and community organizations.

Position Responsibilities:

• Screen, file, and prosecute domestic violence and sex crimes cases that fall within the guidelines of the grant.
• Develop/refine a screening tool to be used to assess the victims of all juvenile justice system cases involving physical and sexual assault crimes to determine whether they have intimate partner violence or dating violence components, and adjudicate all such cases.
• Develop a database for tracking details and dispositions.
• Work with law enforcement, juvenile probation, court and other community partners to identify appropriate offender resources on a case by case basis.
• Determine whether additional interventions are appropriate, and make proper referrals so that younger children in the offender’s home do not follow the same path.
• Work as a liaison with Marion County schools, youth agencies, and law enforcement agencies.
• Inform community partners on obtaining enforceable protective orders.
• Conduct educational sessions to law enforcement officers, school aged youth, and members of community organizations.
• Other duties as requested within the confines of the grant.
• J.D. Degree from an accredited law school and a member of good standing of the Indiana bar
• Experienced in sex crimes and/or domestic violence with 3-5 years of experience. Candidates with less than three years prosecutorial experience may still apply.
• Experience in prosecuting juvenile offenses.

It is the policy of the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. We seek to recruit talented employees representing diverse backgrounds and perspectives to serve as advocates for our community, and we invite all qualified applicants to apply. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or veteran status.

Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to our Chief Counsel, Celita Scott, at mcpolegal@indy.gov.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you hold a J.D. Degree from an accredited law school and are you a member of good standing of the Indiana bar?

Work Location: In person