Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

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.

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.

• 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.
• Prepares for hearings and/or trials, including organizing/filing documents, conducting legal research as needed, preparing opening statements/arguments/questions, interviewing witnesses, victims, and law enforcement officers, preparing motions and responses to defense motions, developing strategy, and consulting with other department personnel as needed. Attends pretrial conferences and initial hearings, subpoenas witnesses, and participates in deposition of witnesses.
• Conducts pretrial discovery, including writing and responding to interrogatories, subpoena duces tecum, discovery requests, and responses. Attempts to negotiate plea agreements with defense attorneys. If assigned to Carmel City Court, coordinates with city attorney on cases, including ordinance violation charges.
• Provides consultation to law enforcement personnel regarding specific cases, including reviewing information, responding to inquiries, and conducting probable cause hearings to obtain search warrants as appropriate. Coordinates/communicates with various federal, state and local agencies in juvenile and/or criminal prosecutions.

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.

• Represents State of Indiana in conducting a wide variety of hearings and trials, including presenting opening/closing statements, direct examination of state's witnesses, organizing and presenting items of state's evidence, cross-examining opposing witnesses, presenting rebuttal witnesses, making and meeting evidentiary objections and legal arguments, and redirecting/adjusting strategy. Represents the state and school corporation for Out of School Suspension Program hearings as assigned.
• 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…