Assistant City Solicitor/Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

City of Cincinnati•Ohio 45202, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Cincinnati Law Department is seeking an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney. The ideal candidate will have prior courtroom experience and be familiar with the processing of criminal and traffic cases. Jury trial experience is helpful but not necessary. The person who fills this position will be responsible for preparing courtroom dockets, responding to discovery requests and motions, and managing cases in the courtroom. This includes working out plea bargains, trying cases to the bench or to a jury, and handling cases on appeal. Candidates should have excellent oral and written communications skills and be prepared to respond cordially and professionally to phone calls, emails, and other communications. The applicant should be able to handle a high-volume caseload and work collaboratively in a team setting. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a comfort level with technology related to case management and case preparation as needed for this position. The applicant must possess a current license to practice law in the State of Ohio and be in good standing. The City of Cincinnati is an equal opportunity employer. The salary for the position will be competitive commensurate with experience and skill set.

Requirements

Prior courtroom experience
Familiarity with the processing of criminal and traffic cases
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Ability to respond cordially and professionally to phone calls, emails, and other communications
Ability to handle a high-volume caseload
Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting
Comfort level with technology related to case management and case preparation
Current license to practice law in the State of Ohio and be in good standing
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited academic institution
Knowledge of modern and complex principles and practices of public law
Knowledge of basic methods of public administration
Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and procedures of civil, constitutional, and administrative law
Knowledge of methods and techniques of legal research and transactional practice
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations and their past applications
Awareness of the organization, duties, powers, authority, policies, and procedures of both the City Solicitor's Office in general and the division to which the attorney is assigned in particular
Advanced legal writing skills
Knowledge of ethical standards as applied to the City Solicitor's Office and public employment in Ohio
Ability to prepare clear, concise, and complex legal position papers and opinions
Ability to organize, interpret, and apply legal principles and knowledge of complex legal problems
Ability to assist with presentation of complex cases in court
Ability to conduct exhaustive research on complex legal problems and prepare sound legal opinions
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Ability to research legal issues through various computer programs and applications
Ability to interact with elected officials, City administration, and the general public

Nice To Haves

Jury trial experience
Experience prosecuting criminal cases and managing courtroom dockets
Experience responding to discovery requests and motions, negotiating plea bargains, and trying cases (jury trial experience is a plus)
Experience researching and writing appellate briefs and making oral arguments in courts of appeals
Experience working as part of a team to achieve specified goals

Responsibilities

Preparing courtroom dockets
Responding to discovery requests and motions
Managing cases in the courtroom
Working out plea bargains
Trying cases to the bench or to a jury
Handling cases on appeal
Research legal questions and prepare written memoranda that synthesize the research results
Prepare cases and appear in court to prosecute them
Coordinate office activities with those of other departmental divisions
Review new statutes and case law to keep abreast of current legal issues
Attend seminars to keep abreast of new legal decisions, laws, and issues
Respond to complaints from officers and witnesses
Develop proficiency on computer software required to perform assigned tasks