ASSISTANT COUNTY PROSECUTOR

Summit County (OH) • Akron, OH

277d • $80,000 - $95,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Summit County Prosecutor's office in Akron, Ohio, has multiple openings for an assistant prosecutor in the Criminal Division. There are two classifications, a Junior Prosecutor, who will typically handle felonies of the third, fourth, and fifth degree (salary range $80,000 to $85,000); and a Senior Prosecutor, who will typically handle felonies of the first and second degree (salary range $90,000 to $95,000). The position also carries OPERS pension benefits and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness. This is a rotating position that allows for promotion to Senior Prosecutor, Major Trial, and Supervisory positions based on the needs of the Office and the development of the employee's legal and leadership skills. The Office will also consider recently-admitted attorneys with no prior experience at a starting salary of $77,500 for the Criminal Division or at a starting salary of $75,000 with an initial assignment to handle delinquency or abuse, neglect, and dependency matters in Juvenile Court. The Summit County Prosecutor's Office is a team-oriented office with a focus on professional growth, mentorship, and work-life balance. We offer discretionary work from home capabilities. As the fourth largest prosecutor's office in Ohio, we provide an excellent opportunity to work on a great variety of issues and cases with immediate trial work.

Requirements

• Applicants must be licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio with no history of disciplinary action.
• Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with clients of diverse racial, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds preferred.
• Experience working in a fast-paced legal environment preferred.
• Excellent critical-thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• The capacity to manage multiple projects and assignments simultaneously, often with competing deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, including ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of people.
• Ability to derive and implement creative solutions.
• Works well in a positive work environment that values a team approach.
• The ability to handle sensitive information while preparing and presenting complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present cases to be tried in court.
• Research and prepare briefs and opinions.
• Negotiate resolutions to cases.
• Prepare a variety of legal documents.
• May supervise law clerks/interns.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the law.
• Coordinate with advocates to provide services to victims.
• Meet with law enforcement officers, defense attorneys, judges, and court personnel to discuss and review cases.
• Identify impacts of trauma and modify legal practices to enable traumatized witnesses to safely participate in proceedings.
• Prepare cases for trial or plea negotiations by reviewing all evidence, facts, and communications with witnesses.
• Question and cross-examine witnesses.
• Participate in pre-hearing conferences, issue subpoenas and other appropriate orders relating to the discovery process.
• Prepare for and present evidence to grand juries.
• Maintain records, consistently update case management system, and answer correspondences in a timely fashion.
• Participate in internal and external conferences and meetings.
• Serve as a liaison with other agencies and the community.
• Independently research, interpret and apply legal and administrative principles to each case.
• Engage in continuing education, both legal and non-legal, to stay up to date on best practices and new ideas.

Benefits

• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) Pension
• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance and Prescription coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Discounted, Pre-Taxed Parking
• Paid Holidays, Sick Time, Vacation Time, and Parental Leave
• Work-Life Blend Flex Time
• Some remote work options
• County Gym
• EASE at Work provides 27/7 365-day mental health counseling, life coaching, medical advocacy, legal/financial services and more
• Career Development
• Team Environment
• Mentoring from Senior Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys
• Monthly internal trainings
• Extensive trainings with national, state, and local experts
• Paid CLEs and CEUs
• Paid Attorney and Advocate Registration Fees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed