Assistant Prosecuting Attorney – Civil Division Chief

In addition to serving as legal counsel to statutory clients, the Chief of the Civil Division is an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of the Civil Division of the Greene County Prosecutor’s Office.  The Chief supervises a staff of two attorneys and a legal secretary.  The Chief assigns clients to each respective attorney and ensures that client requests are handled in a timely fashion.  The Chief provides guidance to junior attorneys regarding legal matters and in managing client relationships.  The Chief is responsible for mentoring junior attorneys and setting the standard for professional conduct and competent legal service.  

Minimum Qualifications:  Applicants must be licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio.  Applicants must have a minimum of five years’ experience in civil practice.  Preferred applicants will have at least three years of experience in the civil representation of county government and/or township government clients in the State of Ohio.  This position is full time; no private practice is allowed.

Minimum Education:  Juris Doctor

Required Skills: 
-Must be able to work both independently and collaboratively and possess strong interpersonal skills;
-Must possess the ability to effectively manage time and meet deadlines;
-Must possess excellent research and writing skills and requisite understanding of relevant law and regulations; and,
-Must possess qualities of fairness, a strong work ethic, and have the highest integrity
-Must maintain client confidentiality
-Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat Pro

Pay and Benefits:  
Salary range is from $90,000.00 to $110,000.00, depending upon experience.  Attorneys are unclassified employees who serve at the pleasure of the Prosecuting Attorney.  Position includes full benefits, including health insurance, vacation, sick leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, wellness incentives, an Employee Assistant Plan, Ohio Public Employees Retirement System, and an optional 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Continuing legal education credits are also available. 

All applications must also include a cover letter, current resume, recent writing sample, and three professional references.
Any questions may be directed to the following:   
David D. Hayes
Greene County Prosecuting Attorney
61 Greene Street, Suite 200
Xenia, Ohio 45385
david.hayes@greenecountyohio.gov
(937) 562-5250
(937) 562-5107 (fax)

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE:
While Ohio has approved medical and recreational marijuana, the law does not require employers to permit or accommodate an employee’s use, possession, or distribution of marijuana.  Greene County is a drug-free workplace. Employees are required to comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws regarding drug-free workplaces and while working for the County, will be required to follow the County’s drug-free workplace policy. Employees cannot work under the influence of, purchase, transfer, sell, manufacture, deliver, dispense, use, or possess illegal drugs, alcohol, marijuana (medical or recreational), or misuse/abuse prescription drugs in any way.