Assistant Prosecuting Attorney - Civil Division (4754-31)

Hamilton County Government • Cincinnati, OH

22h

About The Position

The Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney is seeking to fill three positions as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney (APA). All three of the APAs’ job duties will involve handling Litigation matters, conducting legal research, and drafting legal opinions or otherwise providing legal advice to County entities. The Litigation/Transactional APA’s responsibilities will only differ from the Litigation APA in that a substantial portion of the former’s duties will include reviewing and writing contracts involving all levels and offices of County government.

Both the Litigation APA and Litigation/Transactional APA will participate in all levels of pre-litigation and actual litigation in court and before administrative agencies, and they will represent all Hamilton County elected officials, Hamilton County offices, and Hamilton County officers and Hamilton County employees who are sued in their official capacities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Juris Doctorate
• Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of the Ohio Revised Code
• Critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Detail oriented
• Flexible and quick-thinking
• Quick learning ability when new tasks are required
• Prioritize all job duties to ensure accurate and timely completion of responsibilities
• Good time management
• Possess excellent research and writing skills with requisite understanding of relevant legal issues
• Knowledge of computers and computer operating systems with ability to learn Matrix case management system; knowledge of LexisNexis Legal Research product
• Must possess qualities of fairness, a strong work ethic, have the highest integrity
• Maintain confidentiality
• Able to conduct business in accordance with federal statutes and guidelines and the Ohio Revised Code
• Able to perform all other duties assigned, delegate or required of an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney as well as those prescribed by law.

Responsibilities

• Analyze legal issues
• Conduct legal research on various legal issues.
• Prepare motions and legal briefs and conduct depositions.
• Review and prepare discovery requests and draft discovery requests to the opposing parties
• Handle Trial Court litigation including appeal procedures.
• Prepare and finalize opinions of the Prosecuting Attorney for the signature of the Prosecuting Attorney.
• Work professionally with opposing counsel, court personnel, law enforcement agencies, and the public.
• Perform all other duties assigned, delegated or required by supervisor or the Prosecuting Attorney as well as those prescribed by law.
• Review contracts of County offices including revisions and preparation of original contracts on behalf of County offices.

Benefits

• Full-time role; paid bi-weekly; paid vacation, sick time, two annual personal days.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Wellness Incentives, Employee Assistance Plan.
• Ohio Public Employee’s Retirement System which includes a 10% employee contribution and a 14% employer contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees