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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for felony in the United States is $39,970.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,500.00 and $40,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a felony?

Felonies are serious crimes that are typically punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death. They include offenses such as murder, rape, burglary, and drug trafficking. Being convicted of a felony can have long-lasting consequences, including loss of civil rights and difficulty finding employment. Felonies are more severe than misdemeanors and are usually prosecuted in higher courts.

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AspectFelonyParalegal
Required CredentialsLegal knowledge, often a law degree or legal trainingLegal assistant training, certificate or associate degree
Work EnvironmentLegal system, courts, law enforcementLaw firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies
Employer & Industry UsageLaw enforcement, criminal justice systemLegal services, law firms, corporate legal teams

Felony refers to a serious crime classification, while a paralegal is a legal professional assisting lawyers. They operate in different roles within the legal system, with felony related to criminal charges and paralegals supporting legal work. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and legal terminology.

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Infographic showing various Felony job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,970 per year, or $19.2 per hour.

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - Felony Level 5/6 Division

St. Joseph County, IN

South Bend, IN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

POSITION: DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY, FELONY LEVEL 5/6 DIVISION

DEPARTMENT: PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE

WORK SCHEDULE: WEEKDAYS, MAY INCLUDE WEEKEND AND EVENING HOURS

JOB CATEGORY: OPTIONAL/PREFERRED

SALARY: $80,640

STATUS: FULLTIME

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

DATES: OPTIONAL: UNTIL FILLED

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. St. Joseph County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship.

A successful candidate will serve as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney handling level 5 and 6 felony cases.

Benefits

Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Paid Time Off (PTO) with generous accruals

Employer Paid Life Insurance coverage

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care

Gym Membership Discounts to encourage wellness

Employer-Funded PERF (Public Employees' Retirement Fund)

Access to additional voluntary benefits and resources

Responsibilities

As deputy prosecuting attorney in the 5/6 Felony Division, you will gather and analyze evidence, interview

witnesses, determine charges, prepare for and appear at trial, coordinate with victim advocates, attend trainings

and remain current with developments in the law.

Review law and facts of individual cases to ascertain appropriate charges within Office charging policy.

Maintain accurate records of all developments in assigned cases including entering notes to files in computerized case management system.

Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Education/Experience

Successful applicants must have a J.D. and be a member in good standing of the Indiana Bar or be expected to meet those criteria before beginning their employment.

Physical Requirements

Position does not require any heavy, repetitive, or overhead lifting. Position requires familiarity with normal office machines and computer skills.