Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Major Felony

Responsibilities

• Conducts Major Felony cases, defined as Level 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 felonies, domestic battery charges and murder.
• Represents the State of Indiana in all stages of criminal prosecution of major felony and domestic violence criminal cases in Hamilton County Courts.
• Assists in supervising and directing personnel, including planning and delegating work assignments, evaluating performance, providing training and corrective instruction, and maintaining discipline.
• Works closely with Hamilton County law enforcement agencies.
• Conducts pretrial discovery, including writing and responding to interrogatories, subpoena duces tecum , discovery requests, and responses. Attempts to negotiate plea agreements with defense attorneys.
• Serves as liaison between Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office and victims and the families of victims as needed.
• 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.
• Litigates evidentiary and non-evidentiary motions in complex, multifaceted cases, including determining appropriate recommendations for case resolution, and interviewing crime victims, witnesses, law enforcement personnel, and other persons involved in case investigations.
• Prepares orders as directed by Judge, including preparing grand jury indictments.
• 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.
• Prepares and makes 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

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 DESCRIPTION COUNTY OF HAMILTON, INDIANA POSITION: Major Felony 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: $51.30 per hour To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the position satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Hamilton 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 the accommodation would present an undue hardship. Incumbent serves as Major Felony Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney, responsible for preparing and presenting cases for prosecuting criminals.

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