Assistant Prosecuting Attorney (BOR/BTA)

Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office•Cleveland, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Civil Assistant Prosecutors represent Cuyahoga County, as well as it elected officials, boards, commissions, officers, and employees in all civil matters in administrative tribunals, with special emphasis on matters before the Ohio Board of Tax Appeals, state and federal court, as well as all types of civil tort actions.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate
Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of Ohio
Must be available to meet and work outside the normal working hours for trial preparation.
Must be licensed to practice in both federal and state courts.
Must possess excellent research and writing skills and requisite understanding of relevant law and regulations.
Must possess 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.
ALL JOB OFFERS ARE MADE WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES PASS A DRUG TEST AND A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION PRIOR TO BEING HIRED.

Nice To Haves

Preferred candidates will have a minimum of three (3) years of experience handling civil matters.
Preferred experience would include litigating cases on behalf of local governments in state and federal court.
Real estate, litigation, and business experience are helpful.
Occasional in-state travel required.

Responsibilities

Civil Litigation
Represent Cuyahoga County, as well as it elected officials, boards, commissions, officers, and employees in all civil matters in administrative tribunals, with special emphasis on matters before the Ohio Board of Tax Appeals, state and federal court, as well as all types of civil tort actions.