Description:
Position Summary:The Marion County Prosecutor's Office seeks attorneys dedicated to public service, public safety, and fairness and justice for all who interact with the child support system. Deputy Prosecutors carry a diverse caseload and appear on behalf of the State of Indiana in all IV-D matters in the Marion County Civil Court proceedings and Federal District Court Bankruptcy proceedings.
An entry-level Deputy Prosecutor is assigned to either an establishment or enforcement position in the Child Support Division.
Essential Job Functions:
- Managing a large caseload, covering the full range of establishment, modification, and enforcement functions.
- Mastering important related subjects, including administrative law, bankruptcy, liens, probate, contract, forfeiture, and interstate laws to ensure appropriate actions are taken as needed.
- Drafting special pleadings and documents as needed.
- Mastering the application of the Indiana Child Support Guidelines to determine appropriate, recommended child support orders in a fair and accurate manner.
- Understanding applicable rules, laws, and guidelines, including the Indiana Rules of Civil Procedure,
- Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure and Rules of Professional Conduct.
- Mastering the statewide child support computer system and other applications needed to fully perform establishment, modification, and enforcement functions.
- Participating in various community events or meetings to meet and educate the public on the role of the
- Child Support Division of the Marion County Prosecutor's Office and address individual questions or concerns when possible.
Agency Expectations:
- Follow the Marion County Prosecutor's personnel policies, particularly regarding confidentiality, sexual harassment, and usage of information technology resources.
- Maintain respectful and professional behavior and communication with the public, judicial, and law enforcement personnel, and office staff.
- Complete work assignments and communicate with participants and IV-D agencies in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner.
- Attend training as directed.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- J.D. Degree from an accredited law school and a member of good standing of the Indiana bar (or have a pending application).
- Applicants must also be admitted to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana or secure admission within 60 days of accepting the position.
- Demonstrated commitment to public service and a strong academic record.
- Commitment to fairness and a strong work ethic, ability to manage a highly demanding workload, and sound problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Prior work experience in family law, in the form of a clerkship, paid employment, or internship, is preferred, but not required