Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - Traffic and Misdemeanor

St. Joseph County, IN

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - Traffic and Misdemeanor

South Bend, IN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    POSITION: DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY, TRAFFIC AND MISDEMEANOR

    DEPARTMENT: PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE

    WORK SCHEDULE: WEEKDAYS, MAY INCLUDE WEEKEND AND EVENING HOURS

    JOB CATEGORY: OPTIONAL/PREFERRED

    SALARY: $70,640

    STATUS: FULLTIME

    FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

    DATES: OPTIONAL: UNTIL FILLED

    To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. St. Joseph County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship.

    Incumbent serves as Deputy Prosecuting Attorney handling traffic and misdemeanor cases with a significant focus on professional development.


    Benefits

    Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

    Paid Time Off (PTO) with generous accruals

    Employer Paid Life Insurance coverage

    Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)

    Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care

    Gym Membership Discounts to encourage wellness

    Employer-Funded PERF (Public Employees' Retirement Fund)

    Access to additional voluntary benefits and resources

    Responsibilities

    As deputy prosecuting attorney in the traffic and misdemeanor division, you will gather and analyze evidence, interview

    witnesses, determine charges, prepare for and appear at trial, coordinate with victim advocates, attend trainings

    and remain current with developments in the law.

    Review law and facts of individual cases to ascertain appropriate charges within Office charging policy.

    Maintain accurate records of all developments in assigned cases including entering notes to files in computerized case management system.

    Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

    Education/Experience ****

    Successful applicants must have a J.D. and be a member in good standing of the Indiana Bar or be expected to meet those criteria before beginning their employment.

    Physical Requirements ****

    Position does not require any heavy, repetitive, or overhead lifting. Position requires familiarity with normal office machines and computer skills.