Municipal Trial Counsel -- Attorney 1 (4777-47) at Hamilton County Government

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jul, 26

Salary

82663.57

Posted On

02 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Criminal law, Legal research, Trial advocacy, Communication, Interpersonal skills, Organizational skills, Legal strategy, Document preparation, Client representation, Court appearances, Appellate practice, Case management

Industry

Government Administration

Description

MUNICIPAL TRIAL COUNSEL - ATTORNEY 1 (4777-47) DEADLINE TO APPLY: OPEN UNTIL FILLED Work Location: Hamilton County Public Defender 230 East Ninth Street. 2nd Floor Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 WORK HOURS: 80 HOURS BI-WEEKLY STARTING SALARY: $82,663.57 REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION): * Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning. * Jurist Doctorate from an accredited law school. * Active license to practice law in the State of Ohio OR has an application pending with the Ohio Supreme Court for Temporary Certification or is eligible for Practice Pending Admission in Ohio for Recent Graduates. * Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. * Working knowledge of substantive legal issues regularly addressed by attorneys in criminal law. * History of a demonstrated commitment to providing criminal legal services to indigent clients. * Ability to handle multiple tasks to meet deadlines. * Must have a valid driver's license. JOB DUTIES (SUMMARY): * Represents indigent clients charged with misdemeanors from the earliest possible time and continuing representation until the conclusion of the case. This includes, but is not limited to, all trial court appearances, post-trial motions, and appeals. * Advises clients on the legal and practical ramifications of the various steps in the criminal justice system. * Determines legal strategy to be employed at all stages of a case and, along with assistance from investigators and/or law clerks, seeks out facts and circumstances surrounding the charges. * Researches legal questions and examines the procedures used by police and prosecuting authorities to assure that the constitutional rights of each client are not violated and, if a violation appears, performs such legal services as are necessary to assure that these rights are protected. * Representing clients in trial, whether before a jury or the Court, determines and utilizes the most appropriate trial tactics as required for each individual case. * Prepares all legal documents in the Trial Court, Appellate Court and Supreme Court of Ohio as applicable. * Maintains an ongoing knowledge of criminal law, legislative activities, current policing and prosecuting procedures and other criminal justice activities, including significant court decisions.

Responsibilities

The Municipal Trial Counsel represents indigent clients charged with misdemeanors throughout all stages of the criminal justice process, including trials and appeals. They are responsible for developing legal strategies, conducting research, and ensuring the constitutional rights of their clients are protected.