Deputy State's Attorney

The Addison County State’s Attorney’s Office in Middlebury, Vermont is hiring a Deputy State’s Attorney.

About the role

A DSA represents the State’s Attorney’s Office in prosecuting criminal and certain civil offenses within Franklin County. The position is full time and is eligible for benefits that include annual, sick, and personal leave, state holidays, retirement, health insurance (80% employer paid), life insurance, dental after 6 months, LTD after one year. The DSA position is covered by the SAS DSA pay plan with a salary range of $30.67 to $60.74 based upon relevant legal experience.

Responsibilities

• Represent the State’s Attorney’s Office in prosecuting criminal and certain civil offenses within Franklin County.
• Manage a high volume of work.
• Handle a high volume of work.
• Work independently, exercise initiative, maintain confidentiality, ensure accuracy, and meet deadlines.
• Perform data entry into the case management system.
• Work effectively with coworkers, law enforcement, community agencies, and other partners.
• Pursue best practices, innovative approaches and positive outcomes in the justice system.

Requirements

• J.D. degree and admission to the Vermont Bar.
• Experience in courtroom and jury trial.
• Must establish effective working relationships and respectfully interact with all co-workers, supervisors, partner and community organizations, victims, and members of the public.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills, and demonstrate empathy, emotional intelligence and maturity, particularly in dealing with victims of crime and other vulnerable populations.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to accurately interpret and apply statutes, rules and regulations.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills, and organizational skills to effectively meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Computer skills are required.
• Ability to maintain self-composure under stressful situations.

Benefits

• Annual, sick, and personal leave.
• State holidays.
• Retirement.
• Health insurance (80% employer paid).
• Life insurance.
• Dental after 6 months.
• LTD after one year.
• SAS DSA pay plan with a salary range of $30.67 to $60.74 based upon relevant legal experience.

Pay

• SAS DSA pay plan with a salary range of $30.67 to $60.74 based upon relevant legal experience.

Schedule

• Full time.

Environmental Factors

• Pressure from workload and deadlines can be expected.
• Work outside of the normal schedule regularly occurs.
• Private means transportation must be available.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.