Assistant Prosecuting Attorney; BOR​/BTA

Job Title

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Commensurate with experience & salary grade

Civil Division (BOR/BTA) — Reports to Division Chief/Unit Supervisor(s)

The Justice Center, 8th floor, 1200 Ontario Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44113

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Variable shift/hours may apply)

Juris Doctorate; licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of Ohio. Preferred candidates will have a minimum of three (3) years of experience handling civil matters.

Civil Litigation. Civil Assistant Prosecutors represent Cuyahoga County, as well as its elected officials, boards, commissions, officers, and employees in all civil matters in administrative tribunals, with special emphasis on matters before the Ohio Board of Tax Appeals, state and federal court, as well as all types of civil tort actions.

• Must be available to meet and work outside the normal working hours for trial preparation.
• Preferred experience would include litigating cases on behalf of local governments in state and federal court. Must be licensed to practice in both federal and state courts.
• Real estate, litigation, and business experience are helpful.
• Occasional in-state travel required.
• Must possess excellent research and writing skills and requisite understanding of relevant law and regulations.
• Must possess qualities of fairness, a strong work ethic, have the highest integrity; and must also maintain the confidentiality of law enforcement and investigatory records and other confidential information.

Upload a letter of interest including your e‑mail address, resume, and three professional references via the online application process at:

Open until filled.

All submissions of applications, resumes, and/or supporting documentation received by the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office are considered public record and may be released upon the public’s request.

All job offers are made with the understanding that prospective employees pass a drug test and a criminal background investigation prior to being hired.

Reasonable accommodation is available to all employees and applicants. If you have a disability that needs to be accommodated, please contact the Human Resources Department.

Equal Opportunity Employer;
Smoke-free and Drug-free Workplace.

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