Assistant Attorney Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

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Hamilton County is one of Indiana's fastest growing, highest educated and wealthiest counties in the state and the Midwest. Two-thirds of the workforce lives and works in the county -- a percent that has remained constant since 2010. Hamilton County is continually recognized in rankings ranging from "Best Cities to Relocate To" and "Best City to Raise a Family" to "Healthiest County in Indiana" and "Happiest Suburbs in the Nation". Come be a part of all Hamilton County has to offer as we work together to serve the citizens of Hamilton County.

Job Description:

Ability to conduct legal research, write legal motions and memoranda, and effectively prepare and present cases in legal proceedings.

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments, law enforcement agencies, Division of Family and Children, criminal defense attorneys, victims, witnesses, school corporations, and Indiana Attorney General's office, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.

Ability to prepare and make public speaking presentations.

Ability to assist in supervising and directing support personnel, including planning/delegating work assignments, evaluating performance, providing training and corrective instruction, and maintaining discipline.

Ability to properly operate various office equipment, including computer, printer, fax machine, calculator, pager, cellular phone, and telephone.

Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information/records according to state requirements.

Ability to work alone and with others in a team environment with minimum supervision, and maintain appropriate, respectful interrelationships with co-workers.

Ability to work on several tasks at the same time, often under time pressure, and complete assignments effectively amidst frequent distractions and interruptions.

Ability to comply with all employer/department personnel policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.

Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions/directions, and appropriately respond to constructive criticism.

Ability to regularly work evening and/or extended hours, occasionally work weekend hours, and occasionally travel out of town for seminars/conferences, sometimes overnight.

Ability to serve on 24-hour call as assigned, to respond to specific matters involving law and procedure.

II. DIFFICULTY OF WORK:

Incumbent applies a broad scope of case and statutory law, and rules of court in representing the State of Indiana in court proceedings, exercising independent judgement in preparing and presenting effective cases involving many complex considerations.

II. RESPONSIBILITY:

Incumbent makes a major contribution to department goals and objectives, performing according to legally defined procedures and standard practices of the profession, and discussing with supervisor highly unusual or unprecedented situations. Incumbent receives indirect or occasional supervision, with work periodically reviewed for compliance with department policy and legal requirements.

IV. PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:

Incumbent maintains frequent contact with co-workers, other County departments, law enforcement agencies, Division of Family and Children, criminal defense attorneys, victims, witnesses, school corporations, and Indiana Attorney General's office, for purposes of exchanging information, interpreting and explaining policies and procedures, making public speaking presentations, arguing cases, and negotiating agreements.

Incumbent reports directly to Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney.

V. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Incumbent performs a majority of duties in a courtroom or a standard office environment involving sitting for long periods, sitting and walking at will, hearing communication, speaking clearly, lifting/carrying objects weighing less than 25 pounds, keyboarding, and exposure to disturbing evidence and distraught and/or potentially violent/hostile individuals. Incumbent regularly works extended and/or evening hours, occasionally works weekend hours, and occasionally travels out of town for seminars/conferences, sometimes overnight. Incumbent serves on 24-hour call as assigned, to respond to specific matters involving law and procedure.

APPLICANT/EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The job description for the position of Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the Prosecuting Attorney describes the duties and responsibilities for employment in this position. I acknowledge that I have received this job description and understand that it is not a contract of employment. I am responsible for reading this job description and complying with all job duties, requirements and responsibilities contained herein, and any subsequent revisions.

Hamilton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We participate in E-Verify.