Description:
Objectives of this Role- Represent the elected Prosecuting Attorney with professionalism
- Maintain good standing and report CLE credits with the Supreme Court of Ohio
- Participate in professional development opportunities presented by Ohio Prosecuting Attorney Association (OPAA) and the Richland County Bar Association
- Build and maintain rapport with county elected and appointed officials
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills with colleagues, court staff, defense counsel
- Demonstrate efficient and effective case management skills
Regular Responsibilities
- Prosecute felony criminal matters through all stages including but not limited to intake through jury trail
- Review cases referred by law enforcement for consideration of criminal prosecution
- Conduct plea negotiations, present arguments and evidence to the Court for pre-trials, motion hearings, sentencing, etc.
- Meet with witnesses and victims through various stages of case preparation
- Remote work possible
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- JD from an ABA accredited law school
- Strong legal research skills and clear and concise legal writing style
- Organized and eager self-starter with the ability to work on deadline
- Admission to The Ohio Bar
- Relevant legal work history
Preferred Qualifications:
- Notable academic success
- Demonstratable leadership skills
- Licensed, actively registered, and in good standing with the Supreme Court of Ohio
- 4 years or more of experience in the practice of law preferred