Assistant City Prosecutor – Appellate (Attorney (U)) (Vacancy)

Definition

The office of Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein is seeking qualified applicants for the position of fulltime Assistant City Prosecutor (Attorney) in the Appellate Unit of the Prosecutor Division.

Requirements:

• Must currently be admitted to the Ohio bar and in good standing;
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a licensed attorney in criminal appellate work;
• May require some evening hours

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Constitutional law, criminal law, Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure, Ohio Rules of Evidence, and Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct;
• Legal, court, and judicial procedures, rules, terminology, methods, documents, practices, and objectives;
• Applicable municipal, state, and federal laws, statutes, ordinances, and codes;
• Legal research tools and methods;
• Negotiation techniques and methods;
• English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and composition;
• Ability to think creatively and come up with solutions to issues;
• Ability to work effectively with persons from all socio-economic and cultural backgrounds;
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Examples of work:

• Respond to defense motions on assigned cases.
• Perform research for pending legal cases.
• Draft documents for filing in court such as motions, memoranda, and appellate briefs.
• Argue cases before Tenth District Court of Appeals and Ohio Supreme Court.
• Provide legal advice and direction to the prosecution trial staff.

About the Prosecutor Division: Located at 375 South High Street in the Franklin County Courthouse complex, the Prosecutor Division is responsible for the prosecution of misdemeanor offenses on behalf of citizens of the City of Columbus and the State of Ohio in the Franklin County Municipal Court. From case initiation in our Prosecution Resources Unit to defense of successful prosecutions in our Appellate Unit, the Division provides a wide array of services attendant to the resolution of criminal allegations and complaints. In addition to the services we provide the citizens of the City of Columbus and the unincorporated areas of Franklin County, this Division also represents, by contractual agreement, a number of Franklin County municipalities. The Division consists of Assistant City Prosecutors, the Legal Assistant Unit, the Prosecution Resources Unit, the Domestic Violence & Stalking Unit, and the Appellate Unit.

For more information, please visit our website: www.columbuscityattorney.org

A person who has been selected by an appointing authority in accordance with the Columbus City Charter, Section 148(1) is said to have received an unclassified appointment. Those individuals receiving unclassified appointments serve at the pleasure of their appointing authority and may be terminated from employment at any time. Please contact the Civil Service Commission if you would like additional information regarding this process. 

Under general supervision, is responsible for providing legal work of a civil or criminal nature; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Prepares cases for trial, subject to review and guidance by more senior attorneys or managing attorneys;

Drafts legal documents, such as ordinances, resolutions, contracts, leases, and deeds;

Prepares pleadings and briefs;

Analyzes legal problems and drafts opinions;

Confers with administrative officers and representatives and renders informal legal advice;

Performs legal research for assigned cases or projects for more senior attorneys;

Reviews contracts and other documents drafted by others;

Represents the City in administrative hearings;

Represents City agencies in negotiations;

Evaluates claims of or against the City for the purpose of recommending compromise settlements; negotiates settlements.

Test/Job Contact Information

Recruitment #: 24-1980-V3

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Orly Ahroni

Columbus City Attorney

375 S. High St. 7th Floor

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: (614) 645-6232

E: orahroni@columbus.gov 

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City’s Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City’s human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.

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