Staff Attorney

Position Summary

Judge Jeannine N. Pratt of the Miami County Common Pleas Court, General Division, is accepting applications for a Staff Attorney position.

• Licensed attorney in Ohio in good standing with at least 5 years’ experience in civil and criminal practice.
• Superior legal research and writing skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and effective oral/written communication.
• Organized, detailed and accurate to provide an exceptional work product.
• Ability to manage a large case docket and work independently to timely complete tasks.
• Proficient computer skills in Westlaw, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe.

• Conduct legal research, review legal documents and issues, draft memorandum, and provide administrative support to judge and other staff members.
• Interact professionally with court staff and attorneys.
• Fill in for court staff, provide legal support during trials, draft and research.
• Assist with the Court’s administrative duties.
• Strong research and analytical skills are required.

These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.

Monday-Friday - Part time or full time hours

DOQ

Non-Exempt from Overtime

Medical, Health Savings Account County Contribution, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for Health & Dependent Care, OPERS Retirement with Employer Contribution of 14% (Higher for Law Enforcement), Deferred Compensation Programs, Paid Vacation & Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Discounts, Fitness Center Discounts

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: The Miami County Board of Commissioners, including those agencies under other elected officials, is an equal opportunity employer and does not make employment decisions in a discriminatory manner based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabilities that can be reasonably accommodated, or veteran status. The County complies with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.

This policy prohibits both discrimination based on any of the above-listed protected characteristics, retaliation against a person who opposes or complains about prohibited conduct, or participates in any way in the complaint, investigation, or reasonable accommodation processes.