Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

Responsibilities

• Primarily involves Misdemeanor and Felony cases.
• Reviews investigation and arrest reports of assigned criminal cases, and prepares and files charges, probable cause affidavits, and arrest warrants.
• Processes juvenile cases as assigned, including drafting delinquency petitions, preparing/filing motions to waive juvenile court jurisdiction in appropriate cases, and prosecuting cases transferred to adult criminal jurisdiction.
• Responds to inquiries regarding status of cases and communicates in writing and/or by telephone with various individuals, such as witnesses, victims, other prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, law enforcement and school personnel, and the public.
• Prepares orders as directed by Judge; prepares grand jury indictments.
• Assists in supervising and directing support personnel, including planning/delegating work assignments, evaluating performance, providing training and corrective instruction, and maintaining discipline.
• Investigates and processes post conviction relief petitions as assigned, including preparing responses and evidence, conducting hearings, and submitting findings of fact and conclusions of law to courts.
• May periodically prepare and make presentations or conduct seminars for community groups and/or law enforcement personnel as requested.
• Maintains current statistics regarding reports reviewed, cases filed, and cases declined for prosecution as assigned.
• May periodically assist Attorney General with appeals, and respond to and consider motions to correct errors, petitions for post-conviction relief, and hardship license requests.
• Serves on 24-hour call as assigned, responding to inquiries from law enforcement and probation personnel regarding laws and procedures, and preparing search warrants and affidavits as needed.
• Maintains current knowledge of legislative changes by reviewing case and statutory law in books and on computer, and by periodically attending conferences/seminars.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• I. JOB REQUIREMENTS :
• Doctorate Degree in Jurisprud

Benefits

Additional Information

Location: 1 Hamilton County Square - Noblesville, Indiana, 46060 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: POSITION: Deputy Prosecuting Attorney DEPARTMENT: Prosecuting Attorney WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., M-F, or as assigned STATUS: Full-time FLSA STATUS: Exempt HOURLY RATE: $45.8068 per hour To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Incumbent serves as Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the Prosecuting Attorney, responsible for preparing and presenting cases for prosecuting criminals.

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