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A Special Victims Unit (SVU) Internship is a temporary, supervised position designed for students or recent graduates who are interested in working with law enforcement or social services agencies that handle cases involving sexual assault, child abuse, domestic violence, and other sensitive crimes. Interns typically assist detectives, victim advocates, or legal professionals by conducting research, helping with case files, observing interviews, and supporting victims. This internship provides valuable hands-on experience in understanding both the legal and emotional aspects of special victims cases, and is often a stepping stone for careers in criminal justice, social work, or psychology.

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As a Special Victims Unit (SVU) intern, you will typically assist with cases involving sensitive crimes such as sexual assault, child abuse, and domestic violence. Your responsibilities may include preparing case files, conducting research, observing interviews, and helping organize evidence. Interns often work closely with detectives, victim advocates, and prosecutors, giving you insight into multidisciplinary collaboration. While direct involvement with victims is limited for confidentiality reasons, you will gain valuable exposure to the investigative and legal processes unique to SVU work.

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Assistant Prosecuting Attorney - Special Victims Unit (4869-31)

Hamilton County, Ohio

Cincinnati, OH

$88K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney - Special Victims Unit (4869-31)
Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled
Division: Criminal
Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Starting Salary: $88,910.00 annually (Additional compensation may be considered based on experience).
FLSA: Salary Exempt
Job Overview: The Assistant Prosecuting Attorney assigned to the Special Victims Unit plays a vital role in supporting the Prosecutor’s Office. Under the supervision of the Criminal Division Chief, this position handles the vertical prosecution of crimes involving vulnerable populations, such as the online exploitation of children, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Reviews computer forensic analysis reports.
  • Presents cases to the Grand Jury.
  • Prepares and litigates the State’s case before a judge or jury.
  • Prepares search warrants for residences, Internet accounts, cell phone accounts, and electronic storage devices.
  • Participates in pretrial conferences with defense counsel and at times the Court.
  • Makes contact with victims, witnesses and law enforcement agencies for trial preparation.
  • Researches and prepares or responds to pre-trial motions and advocate the State’s position at oral hearings.
  • Researches and responds to defense motions for discovery and advocate the State’s position at oral hearings.
  • Participates in suppression hearings, forfeiture hearings and other types of hearings dealing with both evidentiary and legal issues.
  • Attends and participates in sentencing hearings.
  • Participates in community outreach events, including, but not limited to, parent and student presentations on the dangers of the Internet.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
  • Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
  • Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio.
  • Must be available to meet and work outside the normal working hours for trial preparation and to advise law enforcement.
  • Demonstrated success as a prosecutor in all aspects of felony litigation.
  • Preferred experience as a “first chair” prosecutor in criminal jury trials.
  • Preferred experience as a “second chair” prosecutor in rape jury trials.
  • Preferred knowledge of computers and computer operating systems.
  • Must possess excellent research and writing skills; requisite understanding of relevant constitutional law and criminal procedure.
  • Demonstrated success in dealing with detectives, representatives of the medical examiner’s office, and other outside agencies.
  • Must possess qualities of fairness, a strong work ethic, have the highest integrity; and must also maintain the confidentiality of law enforcement and investigatory records and other confidential information.
  • Must be able to conduct business in accordance with federal statutes and guidelines, the Ohio Revised Code, and the Ohio Administrative Code.
  • Confidentiality is essential.
Knowledge of:
  • Office practices and procedures; Ohio Criminal Statutes; Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedures; Ohio Rules of Evidence, Axon, Microsoft Office, primarily Word and Outlook.
Ability to:
  • Communicate effectively in oral and written form; develop and maintain working relationships with the Asst. Team Leader and team members, judges, witnesses, other attorneys, police officers, and other court personnel; Litigate complex and serious criminal issues; Train and instruct team members.
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.
  • Ohio Public Employee’s Retirement System which includes a 10% employee contribution and a 14% employer contribution.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Discrimination or harassment based on race, gender identity, religion, age, disability, other protected status is strictly prohibited.

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