Assistant Prosecuting Attorney - Drug/Forfeiture (4821-31)

Hamilton County Government • Cincinnati, OH

3h • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is a hybrid position which requires the individual to engage in all phases of criminal prosecution of major narcotics cases while at the same time appear and prosecute cases in the Hamilton County Treatment and Recovery court. The position requires the ability to appear on behalf of the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office in felony arraignment as well as represent the office in mental health court and veteran’s court. The individual will on rare occasion be required to handle forfeiture cases.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio.
• Strong legal research, writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Understanding of criminal law in the State of Ohio.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and high-stress situations.
• Critical thinking, decision making skills, and multi-tasking skills.
• Detail oriented, flexible and quick thinking, and ability to learn new tasks.
• Good time management, with an ability to prioritize job duties to ensure accurate and timely completion of responsibilities.
• Fairness, strong work ethic, integrity, and an interest in seeking justice.
• Possess strong communication skills, sense of professional behavior, integrity and ethics.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to perform all other duties assigned, delegated, or required of the Assistant Prosecuting attorney, as well as those prescribed by law.
• Ability to conduct business in accordance within State and Federal statutes and guidelines.
• Confidentiality is essential.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Office practices and procedures; Ohio Criminal Statutes; Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedures; Ohio Rules of Evidence, Axon, Microsoft Office, primarily Word and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form; develop and maintain working relationships with the Asst. Team Leader and team members, judges, witnesses, other attorneys, police officers, and other court personnel; Litigate complex and serious criminal issues; Train and instruct team members.

Responsibilities

• Ability to interact with various members of law enforcement officers including but not limited to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department Regional Enforcement Narcotics Unit (RENU) and the Cincinnati Police Department’s Major Drug Offender Unit on a regular basis.
• Ability to handle all manner of pre-trial motions and Jury Trials.
• Ability to interact with defense counsel, Judges and all staff of the Hamilton County Courts.
• Ability to work cooperatively with all parties in the Hamilton County Treatment and Recovery Court to facilitate the successful treatment and recovery of individuals participating in it.
• Ability to engage in the discovery process with all cases in all courts.

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