Assistant Law Director

Now accepting applications for the City of Greenville, Ohio – Assistant Law Director

This is a great part-time opportunity allowing the flexibility to start or grow a private practice.

Salary - $40,000.00 -$52,000.00

Interested applicants should email their resume to: mrieman@cityofgreenville.org

Under the direction of the Law Director, the Assistant Law Director is primarily responsible for performing professional legal work in preparing and prosecuting cases in the Darke Municipal Court, including all violations of City ordinances, and Ohio statutes. This position has a high degree of autonomy and works directly with multiple agencies including law enforcement, courts, and administration. Work is, at times, required to be performed outside normal working hours assisting law enforcement personnel as needed. The position requires regular and reliable attendance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Makes charging decisions following review and evaluation of police reports in light of applicable law. Serve as a legal advisor to city law enforcement personnel by keeping them apprised of relevant changes in criminal law and procedure through periodic in-service training and regular consultation.

• Conducts trials and pretrial hearings.

• Prepares cases for trial and negotiates plea agreements.

• Prepares written motions, pleadings, arguments, and other memoranda.

• Reviews cases for negotiations, witnesses, and discovery. Reviews legal documents in preparing cases for trial.

• Participates in ongoing legal education to remain up to date on criminal law.

• Interviews witnesses, victims, attorneys, and law enforcement officers, and presents arguments in court. Appears against accused in court of law and presents evidence before a judge or jury. Confers with defense attorneys and/or witnesses in disputed cases and negotiates plea agreements when it is appropriate to do so.

• Responsible for prosecuting appeals of misdemeanor cases to and from the Second Appellate District Court of Appeals, including the timely submission of legal briefs and other required court papers and the presentation of oral arguments.

• Files and pulls cases for all courtrooms and hearings.

• Reviews requests to have records sealed and determines eligibility prepares and files response to requests with the Clerk and sends to defendant or attorney.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Interviewing.

• Microsoft Office applications and other computer software.

• City and Department goals and objectives.

• The general field of criminal law and procedure.

• Constitutional doctrines regarding the conduct of the police under the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution; and under Article 1, Section 10 of the Ohio Constitution.

• The specific provisions of the Revised Code and City Codified Ordinances pertaining to misdemeanor and traffic offenses and code infractions.

• Federal, state, and local laws pertaining to the rights of crime victims in misdemeanor cases.

• State and local laws pertaining to OMVI/DUI enforcement and procedures relating to administrative license suspensions.

• Court procedures and applicable rules.

SKILLS:

• Excellent organization, attention to detail, accuracy, time management, and critical thinking skills.

• Using tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines.

• Civic engagement and customer service.

• Dealing courteously and diplomatically with the public.

ABILITIES:

• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, or regulations to specific situations.

• Deal with many variables, define and solve problems, collect, analyze, and interpret data, establish facts, and determine specific action.

• Maintain a high level of confidentiality about information within the office.

• Prepare correspondence.

• Compile and prepare reports.

• Understand and follow written and oral instructions, policies, and procedures.

• Be honest, dependable, and trustworthy.

• Maintain effective working relationships.

• Communicate effectively, both in oral and written form and to prepare and present effective public presentations.

• Exercise independent judgement and discretion.

• Conduct extensive legal research; assemble investigative information; plan, organize and develop trial strategies and prepare various motions, legal memoranda, related documents, and correspondence with a high degree of professional competence.

• Effectively deal with crime victims and witnesses in a considerate manner.

• Manage time effectively.

• Spot issues.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, and a Juris Doctorate or equivalent degree from an accredited law school.

• Must be a member, in good standing, of the bar of the State of Ohio.

• Adherence to appropriate rules of professional and ethical conduct as set forth in the Code of Professional Responsibility, or as otherwise prescribed by law or generally accepted professional standards.

• Demonstrated brief writing experience and clear, concise writing style.

• Regular and reliable attendance.