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Hamilton County, Ohio

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney - Municipal Division (4645-31)

Hamilton County, Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208

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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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