Description:
Job Description:The City of Springfield is currently accepting applications for the unclassified position of Assistant Prosecutor!
The Assistant Prosecutor is responsible for entry-level professional legal work in the office of the Director of Law. Work involves having a firm grasp of legal research and writing, good time-management skills, and a willingness to participate in trials. The successful candidate is expected to be able to prepare cases from initial filing through trial and appeal, possessing the ability to communicate effectively with Court personnel, staff, law enforcement, witnesses, and public officials.
The Assistant Prosecuting Attorney must be able to be present in the office during normal work hours of 8 am -5 pm, Monday through Friday, and routinely travel to and from court. Work is performed under the general supervision of a more experienced attorney. New attorneys encouraged to apply.
Examples of Duties:
- Represents the City in criminal and traffic matters.
- Performs legal research; drafts documents; analyzes legal problems and drafts opinions.
- Provides other general legal and administrative support and assistance consistent with the legal profession and responsibilities of the City Prosecutor's Office.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Graduation from a recognized school of law;or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:
- Considerable knowledge of the application of legal principles to individual cases or problems.
- Considerable knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations and city ordinances.
- Considerable knowledge of judicial procedures, rules of evidence, and the rules of criminal procedure.
- Considerable knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, and practices of legal research.
- Ability to understand and interpret constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, and precedents.
- Ability to analyze facts, evidence, and precedents and arrive at logical interpretations.
- Ability to set forth findings of facts and decisions in written form.
- Ability to effectively represent the City in municipal court.
- Ability to exercise negotiation skills, prepare legal documents and records; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public and the legal profession.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Necessary Special Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree and
- Must be a member of the Ohio Bar or be admitted to the Bar by the Supreme Court of the State of Ohio within six months of appointment.
