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Delaware County, Ohio · 3 days ago

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney - Civil Prosecutor

Delaware, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Delaware County, Ohio is seeking an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney responsible for advising clients on civil matters affecting county and township government. The role involves performing legal research, drafting opinions, litigating civil matters, and representing clients before various administrative agencies.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Attends meetings of county and/or township boards as appropriate to provide legal advice, including evening meetings. Meetings are held both on and off site and may occur outside normal working business hours

Drafts, reviews, and approves contracts as to form

Counsels county and township elected officials, officers, and boards on all variety of legal and business matters, including, but not limited to, contracts, land use, zoning, purchasing, competitive bidding, employment law, public records, open meetings, real estate, taxation, development, procedure, construction law, election and levy law, and other issues affecting such clients

Electronic and book legal research

Drafts opinions on legal issues affecting Prosecuting Attorney clients

Prepares for litigation and litigates civil matters before state and federal courts, both prosecution and defense, on behalf of clients of the Prosecuting Attorney

Researches and drafts appellate briefs and other documents for appeals of civil actions before all levels of appellate courts. Prepares for and orally argues such appealed actions

Representation of clients of the Prosecuting Attorney before various local, state, and/or federal administrative agencies and boards

Public speaking. Education of Prosecuting Attorney clients on legal issues affecting their offices and/or subdivisions. Present at conferences held by associations of which Prosecuting Attorney clients are members

Advises the Prosecuting Attorney on legal matters pertaining to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office

Other duties as assigned by the Chief of the Civil Division and/or the Prosecuting Attorney

Available outside normal working hours and days for urgent matters

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)Ohio civil statutes knowledgeTrial advocacy skillsLegal research skillsPublic speaking skillsVerbal communication skillsWritten communication skillsOrganizational skillsJudgmentMicrosoft OfficeInterpersonal skillsTeamworkIntegrity

Required

Juris Doctor (JD)

Admitted to the practice of law in the State of Ohio

Must possess a valid State of Ohio Driver's License and have an acceptable driving record

Thorough knowledge of Ohio civil statutes, case law, and procedure

Basic knowledge of the structure of Ohio government and its political subdivisions

Good trial and oral advocacy skills, including jury selection, authentication of documents and physical evidence, examination and cross-examination of witnesses, and argument to bench and jury

Good electronic and book legal research

Excellent legal research and writing skills

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Ability to manage and direct a large, complex case load under the direction of the Prosecuting Attorney

Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal with other people possessed of widely varied levels of education and competence

Good public speaking skills

Demonstrates integrity, reliability, and ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to evaluate risks and exercise sound judgment, making decisions in complex and sometimes ambiguous situations that carry major implications for the people of Delaware County and/or Townships located in Delaware County

Ability to work under pressure

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work as a part of a team

Ability to capably interact with co-workers and other members of various departments and agencies

Ability to operate normal office equipment such as computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, calculator, paper shredder, motor vehicle, and other equipment necessary to perform duties

Must be able to perform electronic and book legal research

Good understanding of and ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point) and Internet (Explorer and Chrome)