Hamilton County, Ohio
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney - Municipal Division (4645-31)
Hamilton County, Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney - Municipal Division (4645-31)
Location:
Hamilton County, Ohio
Deadline to Apply:
January 12, 2026
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
Job Overview Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys appear in the Hamilton County Municipal Court. They are responsible for managing dockets, making court appearances in person for arraignments, pre‑trials, motion hearings, and trials.
Responsibilities and Duties
Preparing, negotiating, and trying misdemeanor offenses
Reviewing complaints and meeting with police officers and victims
Conducting legal research and writing, as well as presenting oral arguments
Handling arraignment dockets such as night court and Saturday Room A
Working within a team structure and supporting other municipal prosecutors
Communicating effectively with team members, victims, witnesses, and police officers
Qualifications
Juris Doctorate
Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio
Minimum of 2‑3 years experience prosecuting cases
Ability to comfortably appear and argue matters before Ohio courts
Critical thinking, decision‑making, and multi‑tasking skills
Detail oriented, flexible, quick thinking, and ability to learn new tasks
Good time management with ability to prioritize job duties to ensure accurate and timely completion of responsibilities
Fairness, strong work ethic, integrity, and an interest in seeking justice
Strong legal research and writing skills
Knowledge and ability to use Lexis/Nexis for legal research
Proficient in Microsoft Office, primarily Word and Outlook
Ability to conduct business in accordance with state and federal statutes and guidelines
Ability to perform all other duties assigned, delegated, or required of the Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, as well as those prescribed by law
Benefits
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
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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Hamilton County, Ohio
Deadline to Apply:
January 12, 2026
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
Job Overview Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys appear in the Hamilton County Municipal Court. They are responsible for managing dockets, making court appearances in person for arraignments, pre‑trials, motion hearings, and trials.
Responsibilities and Duties
Preparing, negotiating, and trying misdemeanor offenses
Reviewing complaints and meeting with police officers and victims
Conducting legal research and writing, as well as presenting oral arguments
Handling arraignment dockets such as night court and Saturday Room A
Working within a team structure and supporting other municipal prosecutors
Communicating effectively with team members, victims, witnesses, and police officers
Qualifications
Juris Doctorate
Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio
Minimum of 2‑3 years experience prosecuting cases
Ability to comfortably appear and argue matters before Ohio courts
Critical thinking, decision‑making, and multi‑tasking skills
Detail oriented, flexible, quick thinking, and ability to learn new tasks
Good time management with ability to prioritize job duties to ensure accurate and timely completion of responsibilities
Fairness, strong work ethic, integrity, and an interest in seeking justice
Strong legal research and writing skills
Knowledge and ability to use Lexis/Nexis for legal research
Proficient in Microsoft Office, primarily Word and Outlook
Ability to conduct business in accordance with state and federal statutes and guidelines
Ability to perform all other duties assigned, delegated, or required of the Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, as well as those prescribed by law
Benefits
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
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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