Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - Criminal Court at Vigo County, Indiana

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

93359.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Load Management, Criminal Court, Misdemeanor Court, Domestic Violence Court, Drug Task Force, Trial Skills, Written Communication, Oral Communication, Independent Work, Team Player, Computer Skills, Typing Skills, Prosecutorial Experience, INPCMS Experience

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Description

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney – Criminal Court The Vigo County Prosecutor’s Office is seeking two (2) full-time deputy prosecuting attorneys to join our team. Deputy prosecutors will primarily be responsible for handling a case load in a criminal court such as a misdemeanor court or a domestic violence court and/or working in a specialty area such as with our Drug Task Force. We invest in our deputy prosecutors by utilizing IPAC and NDAA training and educational opportunities. To develop trial skills, we partner newer deputy prosecutors with experienced trial attorneys on all of our major cases. Specific prosecutorial assignments remain subject to change, with decisions made based on office needs and giving consideration to the applicant’s experience and qualifications. One position is open immediately. The second position will begin January 1, 2026. Job Qualifications: Doctor of Jurisprudence degree and a license to practice law in the State of Indiana. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to work both independently and as a team player. Proficient computer and typing skills. Prosecutorial and INPCMS experience preferred, but no required. Salary is based on assignment of responsibilities and personal legal experience. The annual salary range for 2026 is $84,872 to $93,359 based on experience and assigned responsibilities. This is a full-time position with county benefits. Law school graduates sitting for the Bar Exam or waiting for results are encouraged to apply. We can hire a Certified Graduate Intern at 2/3rds of the salary pending bar results. Please electronically mail resume, cover letter, and references to: Robert Roberts Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Vigo County Prosecutor’s Office Rob.Roberts@VigoCounty.IN.gov BENEFITS Vigo County offers to full-time employees competitive benefit plans. These include Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, paid holidays, Flexible Spending Account Plans, 457 Plans, Life Insurance , and others. Vigo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Deputy prosecutors will primarily manage a caseload within a criminal court, such as misdemeanor or domestic violence court, or work in a specialty area like the Drug Task Force. Specific assignments are subject to change based on office needs and applicant qualifications.