Deputy Prosecutor-1

Location:

1 Hamilton County Square - Noblesville, Indiana, 46060

Job Description:

POSITION DESCRIPTION

COUNTY OF HAMILTON, INDIANA

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

2027 Pay Rate: $47.2497 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.

 

DUTIES:

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, if 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 and 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.

 

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 Jurisprudence, with admission to Indiana State Bar, and successful completion of annual continuing legal education, as required.

 

Thorough knowledge and ability to make practical application of federal and Indiana case and statutory law, rules of evidence, and rules of criminal and civil procedure and post-conviction relief.

Ability to conduct legal research, write legal motions and memoranda, and effectively prepare and present cases in legal proceedings.

 

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments, law enforcement agencies, Division of Family and Children, criminal defense attorneys, victims, witnesses, school corporations, and Indiana Attorney General's office, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.

 

Ability to prepare and make public speaking presentations.

 

Ability to assist in supervising and directing support personnel, including planning/delegating work assignments, evaluating performance, providing training and corrective instruction, and maintaining discipline.

 

Ability to properly operate various office equipment, including computer, printer, fax machine, calculator, pager, cellular phone, and telephone.

 

Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information/records according to state requirements.

 

Ability to work alone and with others in a team environment with minimum supervision, and maintain appropriate, respectful interrelationships with co-workers.

 

Ability to work on several tasks at the same time, often under time pressure, and complete assignments effectively amidst frequent distractions and interruptions.

 

Ability to comply with all employer/department personnel policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.

 

Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions/directions and appropriately respond to constructive criticism.

 

Ability to regularly work evening and/or extended hours, occasionally work weekend hours, and occasionally travel out of town for seminars/conferences, sometimes overnight.

 

Ability to serve on 24-hour call as assigned, to respond to specific matters involving law and procedure.

 

II.  DIFFICULTY OF WORK:

 

Incumbent applies a broad scope of case and statutory law, and rules of court in representing the State of Indiana in court proceedings, exercising independent judgement in preparing and presenting effective cases involving many complex considerations.

 

II.  RESPONSIBILITY:

 

Incumbent makes a major contribution to department goals and objectives, performing according to legally defined procedures and standard practices of the profession, and discussing with supervisor highly unusual or unprecedented situations. Incumbent receives indirect or occasional supervision, with work periodically reviewed for compliance with department policy and legal requirements.

 

IV.  PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:

 

Incumbent maintains frequent contact with co-workers, other County departments, law enforcement agencies, Division of Family and Children, criminal defense attorneys, victims, witnesses, school corporations, and Indiana Attorney General's office, for purposes of exchanging information, interpreting and explaining policies and procedures, making public speaking presentations, arguing cases, and negotiating agreements.

 

Incumbent reports directly to Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney.

 

V.  PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 

Incumbent performs a majority of duties in a courtroom or a standard office environment involving sitting for long periods, sitting and walking at will, hearing communication, speaking clearly, lifting/carrying objects weighing less than 25 pounds, keyboarding, and exposure to disturbing evidence and distraught and/or potentially violent/hostile individuals. Incumbent regularly works extended and/or evening hours, occasionally works weekend hours, and occasionally travels out of town for seminars/conferences, sometimes overnight. Incumbent serves on 24-hour call as assigned, to respond to specific matters involving law and procedure.

 

APPLICANT/EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGMENT

 

The job description for the position of Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the Prosecuting Attorney describes the duties and responsibilities for employment in this position.  I acknowledge that I have received this job description and understand that it is not a contract of employment.  I am responsible for reading this job description and complying with all job duties, requirements and responsibilities contained herein, and any subsequent revisions.