Deputy Prosecutor-2

Hamilton County•Noblesville, IN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney serves the Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and prepares and presents criminal cases on behalf of the State of Indiana, primarily involving misdemeanor and felony matters. The position may also process juvenile cases and post-conviction relief petitions, assist with appeals and related motions, and coordinate with the Carmel City Attorney when assigned to Carmel City Court. The role includes reviewing investigations and preparing charges, affidavits, warrants, motions, and other court documents; conducting discovery and legal research; negotiating plea agreements; and representing the State in hearings and trials. The Deputy Prosecutor communicates and coordinates with law enforcement, courts, agencies, witnesses, victims, attorneys, and the public, and may assist in supervising support personnel and delivering presentations or seminars. The position is full-time, exempt, and scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or as assigned. Regular evening or extended hours, occasional weekend hours and out-of-town travel, and assigned 24-hour on-call duty are required. The 2027 hourly rate is $52.9197.

Requirements

Doctorate degree in Jurisprudence.
Admission to the Indiana State Bar and successful completion of annual continuing legal education as required.
Thorough knowledge and practical application of federal and Indiana case law and statutory law, rules of evidence, 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, 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 in supervising and directing support personnel, including assigning 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 department information and records or maintain their confidentiality according to state requirements.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment with minimum supervision and maintain respectful working relationships.
Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously 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 regularly work evening and extended hours, occasionally work weekends, occasionally travel out of town for seminars or conferences, sometimes overnight, and serve on assigned 24-hour call.

Responsibilities

Review investigation and arrest reports and prepare and file criminal charges, probable cause affidavits, and arrest warrants.
Process juvenile cases when assigned, 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 arguments and questions, interviewing witnesses, victims, and law enforcement officers, preparing motions and responses, and developing case strategy.
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.
Coordinate with the city attorney on cases, including ordinance violation charges, when assigned to Carmel City Court.
Consult with law enforcement personnel about cases, respond to inquiries, review information, and conduct probable cause hearings to obtain search warrants as appropriate.
Coordinate and communicate with federal, state, and local agencies in juvenile and criminal prosecutions.
Respond to case-status inquiries and communicate with witnesses, victims, prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, law enforcement and school personnel, and the public.
Represent the State of Indiana in hearings and trials, including presenting arguments and evidence, examining and cross-examining witnesses, making and responding to evidentiary objections, and presenting legal arguments.
Prepare orders as directed by a judge and prepare grand jury indictments.
Assist in supervising and directing support personnel, including assigning work, evaluating performance, providing training and corrective instruction, and maintaining discipline.
Investigate and process assigned post-conviction relief petitions, including preparing responses and evidence, conducting hearings, and submitting findings of fact and conclusions of law.
Periodically prepare and deliver presentations or 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 about laws and procedures, and prepare search warrants and affidavits as needed.
Maintain current knowledge of legislative changes through legal research and periodic attendance at conferences or seminars.
Perform related duties as assigned.