Deputy Prosecutor-1

Hamilton County, Indiana•Noblesville, IN

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Hamilton County, Indiana, is hiring a full-time Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in the Prosecuting Attorney’s Department. The incumbent prepares and presents criminal cases for the State of Indiana, primarily misdemeanor and felony cases, and may handle juvenile cases, post-conviction matters, appeals, and other assigned work. The position involves substantial courtroom advocacy, legal research and writing, case preparation, communication with law enforcement and justice-system participants, and assistance supervising support personnel. The position is based at 1 Hamilton County Square in Noblesville, Indiana. The stated schedule is 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or as assigned. The role may also require regular evening or extended hours, occasional weekend work and overnight travel for seminars or conferences, and 24-hour on-call service as assigned. The 2027 pay rate is $47.2497 per hour.

Requirements

Doctorate degree in Jurisprudence 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 effectively prepare and present cases in legal proceedings.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with coworkers, County departments, law enforcement agencies, the Division of Family and Children, criminal defense attorneys, victims, witnesses, school corporations, and the Indiana Attorney General’s office, while respecting professional ethics and gender, cultural, and disability-related considerations.
Ability to prepare and deliver public speaking presentations.
Ability to assist with supervising and directing support personnel, including delegating work, evaluating performance, providing training and corrective instruction, and maintaining discipline.
Ability to operate office equipment, including a computer, printer, fax machine, calculator, pager, cellular phone, and telephone.
Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information and records according to state requirements.
Ability to work independently and with a team under minimum supervision and maintain respectful working relationships.
Ability to manage multiple tasks under time pressure and complete assignments amid frequent 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 work regular evening or extended hours, occasional weekends, and occasional out-of-town travel, sometimes overnight.
Ability to serve on 24-hour call as assigned and respond to matters involving law and procedure.

Responsibilities

Review investigation and arrest reports for assigned criminal cases and prepare and file charges, probable cause affidavits, and arrest warrants.
Process assigned juvenile cases, including drafting delinquency petitions, preparing 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 statements, arguments and questions, interviewing witnesses, victims and law enforcement officers, preparing motions and responses, developing 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.
Attempt to 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 about specific cases, review information, respond to inquiries, conduct probable cause hearings, and prepare search warrants as appropriate.
Coordinate and communicate with federal, state and local agencies involved in juvenile or criminal prosecutions.
Respond to inquiries about case status 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 assigned post-conviction relief petitions, prepare responses and evidence, conduct hearings, and submit findings of fact and conclusions of law to courts.
Periodically prepare presentations or conduct seminars for community groups or law enforcement personnel as requested.
Maintain assigned statistics on 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 inquiries about laws and procedures, and prepare search warrants and affidavits as needed.
Maintain current knowledge of legislative changes by reviewing case and statutory law and periodically attending conferences or seminars.
Perform related duties as assigned.