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Government
Cleveland, OH, United States
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
Attorney
Company Review
Full-time
No
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Summary Title: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney ID: 1294 Department: Juvenile Description Job Title: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Salary: $74, Department: Juvenile Division – Prosecutor’s Office Reports to: Juvenile Chief/Unit Supervisor(s) 9300 Quincy Avenue – 4th floor Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday – Friday (variable hours may apply) REQUIREMENTS: Juris Doctorate; licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of Ohio. Requirement: Proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination FUNCTION: Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys (APAs) represent the State of Ohio in criminal matters and practice before the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court and Eighth District Court of Appeals. This is a rotating criminal division position. After serving a successful period at the Juvenile Division, APAs will rotate to the General Felony Division of the Prosecutor’s Office located at the Cuyahoga County Justice Center. RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepare delinquency complaints; Make contact with victims, witnesses and police officers for trial preparation; Participate in pretrial conferences with defense counsel and at times the Court; Respond to defense motions for discovery; Engage in pretrial motion practice, advocating the State’s position through written motions and responses; Participate in bindover hearings, suppression hearings, and other types of hearings dealing with legal and evidentiary issues; Prepare and litigate the State’s case in delinquency and traffic matters before a judge or jury; Attend and participate in dispositional hearings; Responds to requests for expungements, and motions for judicial release; Prepare and write the State’s brief in the Eighth District Court of Appeals and if need be, the Ohio Supreme Court; Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned. EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS Must have knowledge of computers and computer operating systems; Must possess excellent research and writing skills; requisite understanding of relevant legal issues; Must be available to meet and work outside the normal working hours for trial preparation, to advise law enforcement; and charge cases; Must be available to attend community events as necessary; Must be able to perform all other duties assigned, delegated or required of the Assistant Prosecuting Attorney as well as those prescribed by law; 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; Must be able to conducts business in accordance with federal statutes and guidelines, the Ohio Revised Code, and the Ohio Administrative Code. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: 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 Visit our website: /
Legal
Apr 08, 2024
Jul 22, 2024
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