Assistant Prosecuting Attorney - Child Protection Division (4855-31)

Job Overview

The Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney is seeking a qualified attorney to represent Hamilton County Department of Job & Family Services (HCJFS) in child abuse, neglect and dependency matters.

Responsibilities and Duties

• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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

• Full-time role; paid bi-weekly; 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.
• OHPEERS which includes a 10% employee contribution and a 14% employer contribution.

Pay

$82,573.00 annually: Additional compensation may be considered based on experience.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.