Evening Assistant Prosecutor

City of Cleveland • 1001 - Law, OH

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About The Position

The Criminal Division of the City of Cleveland’s Law Department is seeking an energetic, self-motivated attorney to serve as a full-time Evening Assistant Prosecuting Attorney. The role offers broad exposure to the legal profession in an environment focused on challenge, excellence, creativity, integrity, decency, and public service.

The prosecutor meets with law enforcement officers at the Central Booking facility, reviews criminal investigations and police reports, and makes charging determinations. The primary focus is reviewing Cleveland Police reports and referring matters to the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office for felony charges. The role may also include prosecuting misdemeanor violations of Cleveland Codified Ordinances and the Ohio Revised Code in Cleveland Municipal Court, as well as handling matters in the Ohio 8th District Court of Appeals and the Ohio Supreme Court.

Special dedicated domestic violence prosecutors have additional duties related to the VAWA Grant, sex-crime charging reviews, and dedicated domestic violence docket cases. The position also includes other duties assigned by the Chief Prosecutor.

Requirements

• Currently licensed to practice law in Ohio and in good standing with the Ohio Supreme Court.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and solve problems.
• Hardworking, proficient, and able to work well as a team member in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review police investigations and reports to determine charges and draft appropriate charging paperwork as part of the regular charging and collaborative Central Booking processes.
• Make charging determinations for misdemeanor matters handled in Cleveland Municipal Court and felony matters prosecuted by the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for charging reviews.
• Prosecute misdemeanor cases, including charging, pretrials, motion practice, bench trials, and jury trials. Cases may include traffic violations, assault, disorderly conduct, domestic violence, violations of protection orders, and theft.
• Handle appeals in the Ohio 8th District Court of Appeals and the Ohio Supreme Court.
• Review Cleveland Police Department homicide cases when the Chief Assistant Prosecutor, First Assistant Prosecutor, or Deputy Prosecutor(s) is unavailable.
• For dedicated domestic violence prosecutors: comply with all terms of the VAWA Grant, attend required conferences, review sex-crime cases for charging determinations, and review and handle dedicated domestic violence docket cases.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Prosecutor.
• Embrace and carry out the City’s guiding principles in all work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed