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Hamilton County, Ohio · 2 days ago

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney - Child Protection Division (4666-31)

Cincinnati, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$83K/yr - $83K/yr

Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney is seeking a qualified attorney to represent the Hamilton County Department of Job & Family Services in child abuse, neglect, and dependency matters. The role involves providing legal advice, conducting legal research, and serving as a trial attorney in various court proceedings.

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Responsibilities

Provide legal advice and consultation to as well as legal representation for caseworkers and management at the HCJFS on matters involving child abuse, neglect and dependency as well as youth with an open Children’s Services case that have been adjudicated delinquent. Cases include voluntary protective cases as well as children in the status of interim protective supervision, interim custody, protective supervision, temporary custody, planned permanent living arrangement and permanent custody of the agency

Analyze legal issues and assess feasibility of court action

Conduct legal research and writing on various legal issues

Review, prepare and draft discovery requests

Draft complaints, motions, legal briefs, appeals and other pleadings for court involved cases

Respond to motions filed by opposing parties

Serve as the trial attorney for HCJFS by attending and participating in all stages of the court proceedings including: preliminary protective hearings; pretrial, adjudication, disposition and post-disposition hearings; review and annual review hearings; motions to set aside and objection hearings; and appeals

Work professionally with members of the Prosecutor’s Office, opposing counsel, court personnel, law enforcement agencies, and the public

Perform all other duties assigned, delegated or required by supervisor or the Prosecuting Attorney as well as those prescribed by law

Serve on an on-call rotation after normal business hours and weekends to provide legal advice and consultation to HCJFS for issues regarding emergency removal, telephonic orders, medical emergencies or any other emergent matter. This includes attendance at any hearings scheduled by the Court during non-business hours when the hearing falls on your assigned rotation

Provide legal training to HCJFS social workers and staff when requested

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Juris DoctorateLicensed to practice lawLegal researchCommunication skillsCritical thinkingTime managementComputersMatrix case managementLexisNexisInterpersonal skillsDetail orientedFlexibilityIntegrityConfidentiality

Required

Juris Doctorate

Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio

Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills that include the ability to effectively communicate and interact with the client, the Court, legal professionals and other stakeholders

Critical thinking and decision-making skills; Detail oriented; Flexible and quick-thinking; Quick learning ability when new tasks are required; Good time management; Prioritize all job duties to ensure accurate and timely completion of responsibilities

Possess excellent research and writing skills with requisite understanding of relevant legal issues

Knowledge of computers and computer operating systems with ability to learn Matrix case management system; Knowledge of LexisNexis Legal Research product

Possess qualities of fairness, a strong work ethic and the highest integrity

Confidentiality is essential. Background check required

Able to conduct business in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, the Ohio Rules of Juvenile Procedure and other state and federal laws

Able to perform all other duties assigned, delegate or required of an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney as well as those prescribed by law

Benefits

Paid vacation

Sick time

Two annual personal days

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Wellness Incentives, Employee Assistance Plan

Ohio Public Employee’s Retirement System which includes a 10% employee contribution and a 14% employer contribution