Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office•Cleveland, OH

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Prosecuting Attorney (APA) in the Appeals Unit will litigate criminal cases upon appeal in state and federal appellate courts, representing the State of Ohio. This role also involves providing trial support through legal research and collaboration with trial prosecutors, handling post-trial proceedings, representing the Prosecutor's office in writ actions, and drafting/reviewing search warrants on a 24/7 basis. Additionally, the APA will conduct research and participate in capital cases, represent the State before the Parole Board, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate
Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of Ohio
Able to be admitted to practice in federal courts
Experience in research, writing, and arguing in courts of appeal
Superior research and writing skills
Requisite understanding of constitutional law and criminal procedure
Available to meet and work outside the normal working hours for trial preparation to advise law enforcement, and to prepare and review search warrants for probable cause
Able to perform all other duties assigned, delegated or required of the Assistant Prosecuting Attorney-Appeals Unit as well as those prescribed by law
Possesses qualities of fairness, a strong work ethic, have the highest integrity, and must also maintain the confidentiality of law enforcement and investigatory records and other confidential information
Must be able to conduct business in accordance with federal statutes and guidelines, the Ohio Revised Code, the Ohio Administrative Code, and the Code of Professional Conduct.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of three (3) years’ practice experience, including litigation of criminal cases
Admission to U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio and U.S. Supreme Court
Interest in death penalty litigation, including trial and appellate responsibilities
Minimum of three (3) years criminal litigation practice as a prosecutor or practice experience before administrative bodies

Responsibilities

Litigate criminal cases upon appeal in state and federal appellate courts where the Prosecuting Attorney represents the State of Ohio.
Conduct research and provide information to trial prosecutors regarding issues of law that arise during the trial process.
Collaborate with trial prosecutors regarding suppression issues.
Support efforts in obtaining local and foreign material witness warrants.
Represent the State in all post-conviction matters pending in the Court of Common Pleas and federal courts, including post-conviction petitions and motions, new trial motions, motions to vacate pleas, sexual predator classification issues, and applications for expungement.
Represent the Prosecutor, local common pleas judges, and the Sheriff of Cuyahoga County in writ actions; prepare actions in mandamus, procedendo, and prohibition.
Drafting and/or reviewing search warrants on a 24/7 basis.
Conduct research and participate in trials, direct appeals, and post-trial petitions in capital cases; responsible for monitoring cases in state and federal litigation.
Represent the State of Ohio and victims of crime before the Parole Board in hearings, clemency applications, and pardon applications.
Conduct all other duties as assigned, delegated or required of Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys and/or prescribed by law.