Assistant Prosecuting Attorney - Criminal Division​/Misdemeanor

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney - Criminal Division/Misdemeanor

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Assistant Prosecuting Attorney - Criminal Division/Misdemeanor

Incumbent is responsible for investigating, preparing, and litigating misdemeanor criminal offenses, and writing and arguing appeals, if required.

• Responding to legal inquiries from various law enforcement agencies (including 24 hour on‑call status)
• Preparing for and conducting bench and jury trials and other court hearings in all misdemeanor cases
• Performing investigations
• Communicating with victims regarding the status of their cases
• Attending pretrial conferences
• Researching and writing legal briefs and pleadings, motions, etc.

• Preparing and presenting seminars for local law enforcement personnel
• Attending various seminars and public events

• Computer scanner
• Smart phone
• Computerized docketing system
• Fax machine
• Copier

• Comprehensive knowledge of the legal system
• Ability to prepare and conduct jury and bench trials
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Knowledge of researching skills
• Knowledge of the Rules of the Court, the Ohio Revised Code, Administrative Code, Criminal Rules, etc.

Work consists of complex, varied, non-standardized tasks requiring the application of numerous laws, rules, regulations, and procedures.

Incumbent directs the work activities of investigators, legal assistants, paralegals, interns and clerks. Supervisor provides detailed and technical instructions regarding procedural issues, and reviews work of incumbent. Incumbent makes most decisions regarding work independently.

Incumbent has contact with law enforcement officers, co-workers, employees in the department, public and private sector employees, court personnel, institutional residents, and the general public. The purpose of these contacts is to provide legal representation, conduct investigations, and prepare for and conduct trials.

Physical requirements:

Incumbent performs sedentary work which may require lifting up to fifteen (15) pounds occasionally.

Physical activities: climbing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pulling, pushing, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, and hearing.

Visual activity:
Incumbent performs work where the seeing job is close to the eyes.

Incumbent works inside protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes.

Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Legal

Industry: Human Resources Services