Deputy Prosecutor-2

Hamilton County, Indiana•Noblesville, IN

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney serves the Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, preparing and presenting criminal cases for the State of Indiana, primarily misdemeanor and felony cases. The role reviews investigation and arrest reports; prepares and files charges, probable cause affidavits, arrest warrants, motions, responses, and other legal documents; and handles juvenile matters when assigned. It prepares for and conducts hearings and trials, including research, witness interviews, discovery, plea negotiations, evidence presentation, and legal arguments. The position also provides case-related guidance to law enforcement, communicates with parties involved in cases, maintains prosecution statistics, and may assist with appeals and post-conviction matters. The Deputy Prosecutor may supervise support personnel, make community or law-enforcement presentations, and serve on 24-hour call as assigned. The position is full-time, exempt, and scheduled 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, or as assigned. It requires a Jurisprudence doctorate and admission to the Indiana State Bar. The incumbent reports directly to the Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney. Work is performed primarily in a courtroom or standard office environment and can involve extended or evening hours, occasional weekend hours and overnight travel. The 2027 hourly rate is $52.9197.

Requirements

Jurisprudence doctorate degree and admission to the Indiana State Bar.
Successful completion of annual continuing legal education as required.
Thorough knowledge and practical application of federal and Indiana case and statutory law, rules of evidence, and rules of criminal and civil procedure and post-conviction relief.
Ability to conduct legal research, write legal motions and memoranda, and prepare and present cases effectively in legal proceedings.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing with coworkers, County departments, law enforcement, the Division of Family and Children, defense attorneys, victims, witnesses, school corporations, and the Indiana Attorney General’s Office, with sensitivity to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversity, and disabilities.
Ability to prepare and deliver public-speaking presentations.
Ability to assist with supervising and directing support personnel, including delegating work, evaluating performance, training, corrective instruction, and discipline.
Ability to operate office equipment, including a computer, printer, fax machine, calculator, pager, cellular phone, and telephone.
Ability to provide public access to department information or maintain confidentiality of records in accordance with state requirements.
Ability to work independently and with a team, with minimum supervision, and maintain respectful working relationships.
Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously, work under time pressure, and complete assignments amid distractions and interruptions.
Ability to comply with employer and department policies and work rules, including attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct requirements.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and respond appropriately to constructive criticism.
Ability to regularly work evening or extended hours, occasionally work weekends, and occasionally travel out of town, sometimes overnight, for seminars or conferences.
Ability to serve on 24-hour call as assigned and respond to specific legal and procedural matters.
Ability to sit for long periods, sit and walk at will, hear communications, speak clearly, keyboard, and lift or carry objects weighing less than 25 pounds.
Ability to work around disturbing evidence and distraught or potentially violent or hostile individuals.

Responsibilities

Review investigation and arrest reports for assigned criminal cases and prepare and file charges, probable cause affidavits, and arrest warrants.
Process juvenile cases when assigned, including drafting delinquency petitions, preparing and filing motions to waive juvenile court jurisdiction, and prosecuting cases transferred to adult criminal jurisdiction.
Prepare for hearings and trials by organizing documents, conducting legal research, preparing arguments and questions, interviewing witnesses, victims, and law enforcement officers, drafting motions and responses, developing case strategy, and consulting department personnel.
Attend pretrial conferences and initial hearings, subpoena witnesses, and participate in witness depositions.
Conduct pretrial discovery, including preparing and responding to interrogatories, subpoenas duces tecum, discovery requests, and responses; negotiate plea agreements with defense attorneys.
When assigned to Carmel City Court, coordinate with the city attorney on cases, including ordinance violation charges.
Consult with law enforcement personnel on cases, respond to inquiries, conduct probable cause hearings, and prepare search warrants as appropriate.
Coordinate and communicate with federal, state, and local agencies regarding juvenile and criminal prosecutions.
Respond to case-status inquiries and communicate with witnesses, victims, prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, law enforcement, school personnel, and the public.
Represent the State of Indiana in hearings and trials by presenting arguments and evidence, examining and cross-examining witnesses, making and responding to evidentiary objections and legal arguments, and adjusting trial strategy.
Prepare court orders as directed by a judge and prepare grand jury indictments.
Assist in supervising and directing support personnel, including assigning and delegating work, evaluating performance, providing training and corrective instruction, and maintaining discipline.
Investigate and process post-conviction relief petitions when assigned, including preparing responses and evidence, conducting hearings, and submitting findings of fact and conclusions of law to courts.
Prepare or deliver presentations and seminars for community groups or law enforcement personnel as requested.
Maintain assigned statistics regarding reports reviewed, cases filed, and cases declined for prosecution.
Periodically assist the Attorney General with appeals and respond to or consider motions to correct errors, post-conviction relief petitions, and hardship license requests.
Serve on 24-hour call as assigned, respond to law-enforcement and probation personnel on legal and procedural questions, and prepare search warrants and affidavits as needed.
Maintain current knowledge of legislative changes by reviewing case and statutory law and attending conferences or seminars.
Perform related duties as assigned.