Assistant Prosecuting Attorney - Child Protection Division

Job Title: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney (4666-31)

Final date to receive applications: Open Until Filled

Division: Child Protection

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.

Starting Salary: $82,573.00 Annually;
Additional compensation may be considered based on experience.

FLSA: Salary Exempt

The Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney is seeking a qualified attorney to represent Hamilton County Department of Job & Family Services (HCJFS) in child abuse, neglect and dependency matters. The attorney hired will fill a position as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney (APA) and will practice before the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division, the First District Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Ohio.

The APA shall have a firm foundation in legal research and writing, demonstrate competence, possess the highest integrity and display strong time‑management skills.

• Provide legal advice and representation for caseworkers and management at the HCJFS on matters involving child abuse, neglect and dependency, as well as youth with an open Children’s Services case that have been adjudicated delinquent. Cases include voluntary protective cases and children in various statuses of protective supervision and custody.
• Analyze legal issues and assess feasibility of court action.
• Conduct legal research and writing on various legal issues.
• , prepare and draft discovery requests.
• Draft complaints, motions, legal briefs, appeals and other pleadings for court‑involved cases.
• Respond to motions filed by opposing parties.
• Serve as the trial attorney for HCJFS by attending and participating in all stages of court proceedings, including preliminary protective hearings, pretrial, adjudication, disposition and post‑disposition hearings, review and annual review hearings, motions to set aside and objection hearings, and appeals.
• Work professionally with members of the Prosecutor’s Office, opposing counsel, court personnel, law enforcement agencies, and the public.
• Perform all other duties assigned, delegated or required by supervisor or the Prosecuting Attorney as well as those prescribed by law.
• Serve on an on‑call rotation after normal business hours and weekends to provide legal advice and consultation to HCJFS for issues regarding emergency removal, telephonic orders, medical emergencies or any other emergent matter. This includes attendance at any hearings scheduled by the Court during non‑business hours when the hearing falls on your assigned rotation.
• Provide legal training to HCJFS social workers and staff when requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Juris Doctorate.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively communicate and interact with clients, courts, legal professionals and other stakeholders.
• Critical thinking and decision‑making skills; detail‑oriented; flexible and quick‑thinking; quick learning ability for new tasks; good time management; prioritization of all job duties to ensure accurate and timely completion of responsibilities.
• Excellent research and writing skills with requisite understanding of relevant legal issues.
• Knowledge of computers and computer operating systems with ability to learn the Matrix case management system; knowledge of Lexis Nexis Legal Research product.
• Fairness, a strong work ethic and the highest integrity.
• Confidentiality is essential. Background check required.
• Able to conduct business in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, the Ohio Rules of Juvenile Procedure and other state and federal laws.
• Able to perform all other duties assigned, delegated or required of an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney as well as those prescribed by law.

• Full‑time role; paid bi‑weekly; paid vacation, sick time, and 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.

The Prosecutor is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Prosecutor has a strict policy against any form of unlawful discrimination. The Prosecutor prohibits such harassment by or against all employees, vendors, clients and visitors. It is the policy of the Prosecutor to provide a working atmosphere free from discriminatory insult, intimidation and other forms of harassment.