Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Civil Division

Assistant Prosecutor, in the Civil Division

Clark County, Ohio

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

► Providing legal advice to Clark County elected officials and their offices on a wide variety of issues.

► Providing legal advice to elected officials and other employees of the Townships located in the County.

► Reviewing contracts from Clark County offices and departments.

► Helping County and Township offices with employment issues and compliance with public records laws.

► Initiating and defending against litigation in courts and administrative agencies, on behalf of County and Township officials.

►This position does not have a felony caseload in criminal court.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

► A friendly, supportive, and team-oriented working environment.

► A job that provides the opportunity to work on a wide variety of issues in County government, including ones you never thought existed.

► A work location (Springfield, Ohio) convenient to both Dayton and Columbus.

► A salary of at least $65,000.00, or higher based on experience.

► Great benefits, including:  health, dental, and vision insurance; vacation, sick, and personal leave; office-paid CLE; and Ohio PERS retirement.

WHAT DO YOU NEED?

► Be admitted to practice law in Ohio—if you just passed the bar exam, you are encouraged to apply.

► Good research skills.

► Good communication skills—oral and written.

TO APPLY:

Send a cover letter and resume to Andrew Pickering, First Assistant Prosecutor, at apickering@clarkcountyohio.gov.

If you are contacted for an interview, you may be asked to send a writing sample and references.