Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs

About the role

The Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs in Montpelier, Vermont is hiring a Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor (TSRP). A TSRP assists State's Attorney's offices with legal research, trial preparation and trials, and is expected to be directly engaged as a case prosecutor. The TSRP provides training, education and technical support to prosecutors and law enforcement agencies, relating to traffic crimes throughout the state.

Responsibilities

• Assist State's Attorney's offices with legal research, trial preparation, and trials as a case prosecutor.
• Provide training, education, and technical support to prosecutors and law enforcement agencies on traffic crimes.
• Effectively manage caseload and assist other offices at the direction of the Executive Director.
• Track State data to support federal grant compliance.
• Work effectively with coworkers, law enforcement, community agencies, and other partners.
• Pursue best practices, innovative approaches, and positive outcomes in the justice system.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of Vermont and federal laws, particularly those relating to the work performed by the TSRP.
• Ability to research and accurately interpret and apply state and federal statutes, rules and regulations.
• Ability to handle litigation at the trial and appellate level.
• Ability to work independently, exercise initiative, and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to ensure accuracy in work product and pay close attention to details.
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to collect data and write reports to the department, granting agency, and Vermont legislature.
• Ability to conduct training and make presentations to groups.
• Ability to maintain self-composure under stressful situations.
• Excellent skills in writing and oral communications.
• Ability to accurately use Microsoft Office programs and the SAS case management system(s).
• Ability to respectfully interact with all coworkers, supervisors, the public, and partner organizations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the Department and with partner agencies and organizations.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrate empathy, emotional intelligence, and maturity.

Environmental Factors

• Pressure from deadlines, workload, partners, and constituents can be expected.
• Work outside of the normal schedule occurs.
• Private means of transportation must be available.
• Computer work for research, case management, and correspondence is expected.
• Some lifting is expected (case file boxes).

Minimum Requirements

• J.D. degree and admission to the Vermont Bar.
• An individual who has read the law in Vermont and been admitted to the Vermont Bar is eligible to apply.
• An individual pending bar results or admission to the Vermont bar may be considered, but will be required to pass the bar and be admitted in Vermont within a reasonable timeframe as determined by the State's Attorney in order to continue employment.
• Courtroom and jury trial experience is desirable.

Benefits

• Annual, sick, and personal leave.
• State holidays.
• Retirement benefits.
• Health insurance (80% employer paid).
• Life insurance.
• Dental insurance becomes available after 6 months of accrued service.
• Long-term disability becomes available after one year.

Pay

The DSA position is covered by the SAS DSA pay plan with a salary range of $31.75 to $62.87 hourly based upon relevant legal experience.