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20th Judicial Circuit (Boone County)

IV-D Staff - Child Support Case Manager


The Boone County Prosecutor's Office is seeking a full-time Child Support Case Manager to join our team. This vital role involves establishing and enforcing child support orders, as well as establishing paternity for children born to unmarried parents. The successful candidate will be adept at managing multiple priorities, addressing urgent matters swiftly, and handling sensitive information with the utmost discretion and professionalism. Strong organizational skills are essential for maintaining detailed records and managing administrative tasks effectively. Communication skills are also critical for effective collaboration with various stakeholders and the preparation of legal documentation. This position not only offers a fulfilling career but also the chance to make a positive contribution in the lives of children and their families.
The normal hours for this position are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday with the expectation of 35 hours per week. The is a non-exempt position with a salary range of $40,000 to $50,000, depending on experience. County benefits will be provided.
Boone County, Indiana, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Please submit resume and cover letter tobcpo@co.boone.in.us.

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4th Judicial Circuit (Clark County)

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney


The Clark County Prosecuting Attorney is seeking a full-time deputy prosecuting attorney. This deputy prosecutor will be primarily responsible for prosecuting misdemeanor and/or Level 6  felonies.
The position requires working with a team of multiple other deputy prosecutors on a daily basis to coordinate schedules and court duties.  The position requires an absolute commitment to excellence, a diligent work ethic, and a strong passion for obtaining justice and keeping the community safe.
Qualifications:
  • Doctor of Jurisprudence degree and a license to practice law in the state of Indiana.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as proficient computer skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and work well with others as a team player.
The salary is $100,000.00, and county benefits are available. Please send a resume, cover letter, and references to Jeremy Mull, at email address: jmull@clarkcounty.in.gov.

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34th Judicial Circuit (Elkhart County)

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - Trial Division


For those committed to a career in criminal prosecution, the Elkhart County Prosecuting Attorney, Vicki Elaine Becker, is seeking interested applicants for an open position. The preferred candidate is self-motivated to achieve professional improvement, and confident in an ability to surpass exceptionally high expectations for performance and leadership in the area of criminal justice.
Applicants with criminal trial experience will be given preference; however, those with no criminal prosecution experience will be considered. The yearly salary for this position will be commensurate with experience. The salary range is $84,372.00 to $141,323.00. This is a full-time position with Elkhart County benefits.
Letters of interest and resumes may be submitted to Joel V. Williams, Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Elkhart County Prosecutor’s Office, 301 South Main Street, Suite 100, Elkhart, Indiana 46516, or via e-mail at jwilliams@elkhartpa.com.

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34th Judicial Circuit (Elkhart County)

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - Civil Litigation


The Elkhart County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office Child Support Division seeks a qualified individual to fill an open full-time Civil Litigation Deputy Prosecuting Attorney position.  The preferred applicant is self-motivated to achieve professional improvement and confident in his/her ability to surpass high expectations for performance.
Responsibilities will include responding to and litigating post-conviction relief petitions, probation revocation petitions, civil forfeitures hearing, Laird Law hearings, expungements petitions, and sentence modification petitions.
Applicants must be licensed to practice law in the State of Indiana.  Criminal prosecution and civil litigation experience is preferred.  The yearly salary for this position will be commensurate with experience.  The salary range is $84,372.00 to $141,323.00.  This is a full-time position with Elkhart County benefits.
Letters of interest and resumes may be submitted to Joel V. Williams, Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Elkhart County Prosecutor’s Office, 301 South Main Street, Suite 100, Elkhart, Indiana 46516, or via e-mail at jwilliams@elkhartpa.com.

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34th Judicial Circuit (Elkhart County)

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - Juvenile


For those committed to a career in criminal prosecution, the Elkhart County Prosecuting Attorney, Vicki Elaine Becker, is seeking interested applicants with at least ten (10) years of prosecutorial experience for an open position in juvenile court.
The preferred candidate is self-motivated to achieve professional improvement, and confident in an ability to surpass exceptionally high expectations for performance and leadership in the area of criminal justice.  The yearly salary for this position will be commensurate with experience. The salary range is $84,372.00 to $141,323.00.  This is a full-time position with Elkhart County benefits.
Letters of interest and resumes may be submitted to Joel V. Williams, Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Elkhart County Prosecutor’s Office, 301 South Main Street, Suite 100, Elkhart, Indiana 46516, or via e-mail at jwilliams@elkhartpa.com.

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24th Judicial Circuit (Hamilton County)

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney


The Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is seeking a highly ethical, dedicated, and hard-working attorney to serve as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual with a desire to serve the Hamilton County community by dedicating their professional career to the pursuit of justice within the Hamilton County criminal justice system. [Prosecutorial assignments, subsequent to hire, remain subject to change as the allocation of professional resources is periodically reviewed to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the office while taking the experience and qualifications of the DPA’s into consideration.]
Prosecution experience and Hamilton County residency is preferred.
Qualifications:
  • Doctor of Jurisprudence degree and a license to practice law in the State of Indiana
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Well-organized individual with the ability to multi-task and manage a large volume of work
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a prosecution team
  • Proficient computer and technology skills
  • Prosecution or criminal law experience preferred
The initial annual salary for the qualified candidate is approximately $89,324.
Please send resume, cover letter and references to: Joshua Kocher, Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney: Joshua.Kocher@hamiltoncounty.in.gov
(Please also apply via the county website)

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24th Judicial Circuit (Hamilton County)

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - Part-Time and Full-Time Opportunities


The Allen County Prosecutor's Office in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is excited to grow our team by hiring entry-level and experienced deputy prosecuting attorneys. We currently have openings in the Child Support, Misdemeanor, and Felony Divisions. We are looking for motivated individuals with excellent communication skills and a desire to serve citizens and crime victims on behalf of the State of Indiana. Our office is a team of thirty+ lawyers of varying experience levels, as well as experienced office staff and investigators. We are also one of ten High Tech Crime Unit hubs in Indiana. Our felony deputies have one of the most active trial dockets in the state and practice in a beautiful courthouse, which is recognized as a National Historic Landmark. Our criminal felony division consists of six sections: Homicides, Drugs and Firearms, Domestic Violence, Sex Crimes, Major Felonies, and Level 6 Felonies (including financial crimes).
Primary responsibilities of a successful candidate include the following: infraction, juvenile, child support, misdemeanor, and/or felony hearings and trials. Deputies are responsible for the prosecution of their cases from beginning to end. Deputies engage in victim and witness pretrial meetings, legal research, motions practice, depositions, plea negotiations with opposing counsel, evidentiary hearings, bench trials, and jury trials. Our deputies also have the unique opportunity to work closely with various law enforcement agencies by being part of an on-call pager team. Pager team deputies will walk through crime scenes, attend autopsies, answer legal questions from law enforcement, and prepare search warrants for judicial officer signatures.
Deputy prosecutors at our office also have many opportunities to attend Local, State and National-level professional trainings and conferences throughout the year, most of which help satisfy Continuing Legal Education credit requirements.
Full-time deputies can expect a starting salary between $85,000 and $140,000, in addition to Allen County government benefits. Starting salary is dependent on several factors, including experience and expected job duties. Our deputies qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Please send a resume, cover letter, and references via email to: careers@acpao.org

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62nd Judicial Circuit (Howard County)

IV-D Staff - Caseworker, Title IV-D Child Support


Salary: $41,825
Duties: Maintains a high volume of cases for Enforcement of Child Support, provide support for Title IV-D Child Support Deputy Prosecutors; any other responsibilities as assigned by supervisors.
Experience and Qualifications: Experience in the legal field will be taken into consideration. Must be knowledgeable of computer skills including Word, Excel and general secretarial skills. Must be able to handle responsibilities and tasks efficiently. Must have the ability to work well with the public in person or by telephone. EDUCATION: High School education with a preference of related experience.
Submit completed application and resume to: Howard County Prosecutors Office Attn: Kristina Armstrong 220 N Main St, 4th Floor Kokomo, In 46901

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8th Judicial Circuit (Johnson County)

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - ongoing


The Johnson County Prosecutor’s Office currently has no open positions.  However, we accept resumes on an ongoing basis for future openings.
Superlative qualifications for all applicants:
  1. A desire to protect the innocent, not just blindly enforce criminal statutes
  2. A desire to develop into a “great trial lawyer” or “fantastic trial lawyer,” not merely aspire to be a “good trial lawyer”
  3. A desire to have a job that’s so interesting, so rewarding, and so exciting that (dare we suggest?) you might actually begin to look forward to Mondays more than Fridays
  4. A craving to join and learn from an elite team of trial lawyers who are willing to mentor, are always helpful, and who are arguably so fun to work with that Sir Lancelot would have left the Round Table just to be one of us...if he’d only had a bar card
Salaries:
  1. FUN FACT:Johnson County generally has among the highest salaries in the state for deputy prosecutors.
  2. Entry level deputy prosecutors start at $92,000 + $1000 signing bonus.
  3. Experienced deputy prosecutors make up to $124,000.
  4. Salaries are commensurate with ability and experience.
  5. Substantial potential for advancement.
  6. This office has 20 attorneys and 26 support staff.
If you would like to submit a resume, please send a short cover letter (don’t agonize over them) along with a one page resume (with GPA and approximate class standing), and references to:
Chief Deputy Sheila A. Carlisle
scarlisle@co.johnson.in.us

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31st Judicial Circuit (Lake County)

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - Entry-Level


The Lake County Prosecutor's Office in Crown Point, Indiana is hiring entry-level deputy prosecuting attorneys. Our office is the second largest prosecutor's office in the State of Indiana, second only to Marion County. Applicants must maintain the highest level of ethical standards, strong written and oral communication skills, ability to work both independently and well with others, excellent ability to multi-task and manage a large volume of work.
Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys will primarily be responsible for prosecuting Level 6 felony cases, misdemeanors and infractions in an extremely fast-paced, high-volume environment. Attorneys would be responsible for processing daily casework, requesting and answering discover motions, interviewing and preparing certain witnesses for pre-trial hearings, making court appearances, arguing motions and general criminal litigation.
County benefits are available. Please send resumes, references and cover letter to: Cara Burke, Lake County Prosecutor's Office, 2293 North Main Street, Crown Point, Indiana 46307   Phone: (219) 755-3720 Ext. 334   Email: cburke@lakepros.org

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32nd Judicial Circuit (LaPorte County)

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney


Looking for an experienced Major Felonies Deputy. Salary negotiable. Benefits included. Please contact Prosecutor Sean Fagan at sfagan@laporteprosecutor.in.gov.

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81st Judicial Circuit (Lawrence County)

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney


The Lawrence County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is seeking a highly ethical, dedicated, and hard-working attorney to serve as a full-time Deputy Prosecuting Attorney. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual with a desire to serve the Lawrence County community by dedicating their professional career to the pursuit of justice within the Lawrence County criminal justice system.  [Prosecutorial assignments, subsequent to hire, remain subject to change as the allocation of professional resources is periodically reviewed to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the office while taking the experience and qualifications of the DPA’s into consideration.]
Qualifications:
  • Doctor of Jurisprudence degree and a license to practice law in the State of Indiana
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Well organized individual with the ability to multi-task and manage a large volume of work
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a prosecution team
  • Proficient computer and technology skills
  • Prosecution or criminal law experience preferred
  • Jury trial experience preferred
The salary range for the qualified candidate is $80.000. The position includes a comprehensive benefit package that offers generous medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in addition to PERF retirement benefits.
Please send resume, cover letter, and references to: Samuel C. Arp II, Prosecuting Attorney, 918 16th St. Suite 500, Bedford, Indiana 47421, sarpii@lawrencecounty.in.gov

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19th Judicial Circuit (Marion County)

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - Dealing Resulting in Death


Full-Time - $76,500
Agency Summary: The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, led by Prosecutor Ryan Mears, is setting new expectations in the criminal justice system and is committed to a fair and equitable system. The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office is the largest Prosecutor’s Office in the State of Indiana. The Trial Court Division prosecutes more than 29,000 cases annually and prosecutes more than 1 in 4 jury trials in the State.  The Office hires the most talented litigators and devoted public servants from diverse backgrounds who desire to speak on behalf of those who would not otherwise have a voice.
Position Summary: In 2022, there were 801 accidental drug overdose deaths in Marion County, and 648 of those deaths involved fentanyl. In response to this crisis, the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office is seeking an experienced attorney to investigate, file, and prosecute Dealing in a Controlled Substance Resulting in Death cases to hold drug dealers accountable for the lives they have taken. This deputy prosecutor will work closely with the joint IMPD/DEA fatal overdose task force to build successful cases.
Duties and responsibilities:
  • Represent the State of Indiana in all stages of criminal prosecution of criminal cases in Marion County Courts, including screening the cases.
  • Work closely with the joint IMPD/DEA Fatal Overdose Task Force.
  • Review complex digital/cellular forensics.
  • Review complex electronic financial records.
  • Review and Consult with the Marion County Coroner’s Office to fully understand the cause and manner of death when reviewing the pathologist’ autopsy reports, including toxicological analysis and drug chemistry analysis.
  • Review search warrants for digital and physical evidence.
  • Serve as a liaison between the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office and families of the victims of these cases.
  • Engage in community outreach to spread awareness.
  • Identify and interview victims and witnesses.
  • Prepare discovery and provide discovery to defense counsel.
  • Litigate evidentiary and non-evidentiary motions.
  • Review case files, applicable statutes, and case law.
  • Determine an appropriate recommendation for case resolution.
  • Handle jury trials and court trials.
  • Work closely with the Victim Advocates and Latino Services Teams from the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office.
  • Communicate with members of local, State, and Federal law enforcement, court personnel, and defense counsel.
  • Follow the Marion County Prosecutor’s personnel policies, particularly with regard to confidentiality
  • Attend trainings, as directed.
  • This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that the Elected Prosecutor may deem necessary from time to time.
Job Knowledge, Experience, and Skills Required:
  • J.D. Degree from an accredited law school and a member of good standing of the Indiana bar.
  • Understand applicable rules, laws, and guidelines, including the Indiana Rules of Criminal Procedure, Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure, Rules of Professional Conduct, and the Victims’ Bill of Rights.
  • A minimum of three years of major felony criminal trial experience.
  • Ability to independently manage a highly difficult caseload spread out across nine major felony courts.
  • Previous jury trial experience.
  • Demonstrated commitment to public service.
  • Possess the capacity for a strong work ethic.
  • Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Display excellent organizational skills.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment.
  • Possess good communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Have a working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Supervisory Responsibility: Occasional supervision of student interns (1 to 3 interns).
It is the policy of the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. We seek to recruit talented employees representing diverse backgrounds and perspectives to serve as advocates for our community, and we invite all qualified applicants to apply. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or veteran status.
Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Celita Scott, Chief Counsel, to mcpolegal@indy.gov.

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19th Judicial Circuit (Marion County)

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - Child Support


Position Summary: The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office seeks attorneys dedicated to public service, public safety, and fairness and justice for all who interact with the child support system. Deputy Prosecutors carry a diverse caseload and appear on behalf of the State of Indiana in all IV-D matters in the Marion County Civil Court proceedings and Federal District Court Bankruptcy proceedings.  An entry level Deputy Prosecutor is assigned to either an establishment or enforcement position in the Child Support Division.
Benefits and Compensation:
  • Representing the people of Marion County by having a positive impact on the community.
  • $72,000 annual base salary, plus benefits.
  • Access to a FREE workout facility on site.
  • Bike room onsite (card access controlled).
  • The opportunity to participate in the Student Loan Assistance Program.
  • Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, benefit leave and paid holidays, and annuity savings account through the Public Employees Retirement Fund (PERF).
  • The ability to qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Essential Job Functions:
  • Managing a large caseload, covering the full range of establishment, modification, and enforcement functions.
  • Mastering important related subjects, including administrative law, bankruptcy, liens, probate, contract, forfeiture, and interstate laws to ensure appropriate actions are taken as needed.
  • Drafting special pleadings and documents as needed.
  • Mastering the application of the Indiana Child Support Guidelines to determine appropriate, recommended child support orders in a fair and accurate manner.
  • Understanding applicable rules, laws, and guidelines, including the Indiana Rules of Civil Procedure, Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure, and Rules of Professional Conduct.
  • Mastering the statewide child support computer system and other applications needed to fully perform establishment, modification, and enforcement functions.
  • Participating in various community events or meetings to meet and educate the public on the role of the Child Support Division of the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office and address individual questions or concerns when possible.
Agency and Expectations
  • Follow the Marion County Prosecutor’s personnel policies, particularly regarding confidentiality, sexual harassment, and usage of information technology resources.
  • Maintain respectful and professional behavior and communication with the public, judicial and law enforcement personnel, and office staff.
  • Complete work assignments and communicate with participants and IV-D agencies in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner.
  • Attend trainings as directed.
  • Other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
  • J.D. Degree from an accredited law school and a member of good standing of the Indiana bar (or have a pending application).
  • Applicants must also be admitted to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana or secure admission within 60 days of accepting the position.
  • Demonstrated commitment to public service and a strong academic record.
  • Commitment to fairness and a strong work ethic, ability to manage a highly demanding workload, and sound problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Prior work experience in family law, in the form of a clerkship, paid employment, or internship, is preferred, but not required.
*Occasional supervision of student interns.
It is the policy of the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. We seek to recruit talented employees representing diverse backgrounds and perspectives to serve as advocates for our community, and we invite all qualified applicants to apply. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or veteran status.
If you would like to join our team of skilled prosecutors, all working toward the same goal of making Marion County a safer place to reside and ensuring justice is served for all, please submit a resume and cover letter to Michael McGuire, Deputy Prosecutor/Child Support Division Supervisor, to mcpolegal@indy.gov.

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72nd Judicial Circuit (Marshall County)

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney


The Marshall County Prosecutor’s Office seeks to fill three positions of Deputy Prosecuting Attorney. The office consists of five prosecutors including of course the elected and Chief Deputy.  Deputy Prosecutors are responsible for reviewing case reports, interviewing witnesses, assisting law enforcement, preparing and filing court documents, preparing for and conducting court hearings and bench or jury trials. 2024 salary set at $83,578.30. The 2025 salary is set at $100,933.30, commensurate with the 2025 objective of the IPAC legislative agenda.
The first two DPA vacancies are currently available; the third will occur on January 1, 2025. The application period will remain open until each is filled.
Qualifications include a Juris Doctorate degree and an Indiana license to practice law in Good Standing. Applicant must possess a valid driver’s license.
Marshall County is a beautiful county in north-central Indiana with a population just under 50,000. The county seat is Plymouth. Other municipalities include Culver, Bremen, Argos, and LaPaz. The county is populated with beautiful lakes, abundant forests, vast farmland, vibrant industries and wonderful people.
Submit completed application to the Marshall County Human Resource’s Office, 112 W Jefferson St. Room 207, Plymouth, Indiana, Attn: Human Resources. Copy Prosecutor Chipman at the email address below. The receipt of applications shall begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications can be obtained at the Human Resource’s office or downloaded from the Marshall County website at www.co.marshall.in.us

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10th Judicial Circuit (Monroe County)

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - Juvenile Specialist


Position Summary:  Responsible for criminal prosecution and referral to services of juvenile law offenders and for provision of legal services to County residents as required by statute and assigned by Prosecutor.  Duties would include representing citizens of Monroe County and the State of Indiana for prosecution of juvenile delinquency cases, including investigation and preparation of court cases and presentation of cases before the court; preparing and filing of pleadings, attending meetings as required, and performing related duties as assigned and/or required by law.
Qualifications:  Doctor Jurisprudence with license to practice law in the State of Indiana.  Knowledge of and ability to apply federal, state and local laws and ordinances for preparation and prosecution of cases, as well as knowledge of standard legal procedures and practices of Monroe County Court.  Ability to work with minimum supervision and in a team environment.
Salary: $76,482 to $96,887 (based on directly relevant experience and/or years with Monroe County Government) for 40-hour work week.
Deadline for Application:  ONGOING
Submit Resume and References to:
Prosecuting Attorney
Charlotte Zietlow Justice Building
301 N. College Avenue, Room 211
Bloomington, Indiana 47404
or email to prosecutorresumes@co.monroe.in.us (preferred)

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15th Judicial Circuit (Morgan County)

IV-D Attorney - Child Support Deputy Prosecutor


The Morgan County Prosecutor’s Office is seeking a full-time Deputy Prosecuting Attorney to work in our Child Support Division.
The current salary range for the position is $81,000 to $98,000 depending upon prior experience working in a child support office or in domestic relations. Prior Title IV-D or supervisory experience preferred. This is a full-time position with county benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance; paid vacation time; and PERF retirement. For more information about the position and the possible job duties, contact Chief Deputy Prosecutor Cassie Mellady atcmellady@morgancounty.in.gov
Applicants should send resume with cover letter and professional reference to Jodie Law atjlaw@morgancounty.in.gov

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78th Judicial Circuit (Owen County)

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - IV-D


Incumbent serves as Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the Owen County Prosecutor's Office, responsible for supervising staff, directing the activities of the IV-D division, and preparing for court proceedings.
DUTIESINCLUDE:
Supervise assigned staff, including planning, delegating, controlling work assignments and keeping supervisor and assigned staff informed of organization developments. Organize, manage, and direct the activities of the IV-D division, including establishing child support obligations, ensuring collections, modifying existing policy, and managing paternity cases. Represents the State of Indiana in all cases brought by the department.  Prosecutes traffic offenses including felony, misdemeanor, infraction, and juvenile cases.  Prepare cases for prosecution, including legal research, review complaints filed, interview parties, victims and witnesses, prepare legal documents and filings, manage discovery, negotiate plea agreements and prepare all files for court.  Coordinate efforts in prosecutorial process with law enforcement, including providing information and advice to officers. Incumbent occasionally works extended hours evenings, and weekends, travels for conferences, special assignments and depositions and may be called to respond on a 24-hour basis form an off-duty status.
The IV-D Deputy Prosecutor is an appointive position of the Prosecutor and serves at the will and pleasure of the Prosecutor. Specific job requirements are established at the discretion of the Prosecutor.
Must be admitted to practice law in the State of Indiana.
Base salary of this position is $83,571.
Interested persons need to submit a resume and cover letter to:
Benjamin Kim
Owen County Prosecutor
OWEN COUNTYPROSECUTOR'S OFFICE
P.O.BOX 150
Spencer, IN 47460
(812)829-5005
ben.kim@owencounty.in.gov

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44th Judicial Circuit (Starke County)

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney


The Starke County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is seeking a highly ethical, dedicated, and hard-working attorney to serve as a full-time Deputy Prosecuting Attorney. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual with a desire to serve the Starke County community by dedicating their professional career to the pursuit of justice within the Starke County criminal justice system. Prosecutorial assignments, subsequent to hire, remain subject to change as the allocation of professional resources is periodically reviewed to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the office while taking the experience and qualifications of the DPA’s into consideration.
Qualifications:
  • Doctor of Jurisprudence degree and a license to practice law in the State of Indiana
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Well organized individual with the ability to multi-task and manage a large volume of work
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a prosecution team
  • Proficient computer and technology skills
  • Prosecution or criminal law experience preferred
  • Jury Trial experience preferred but not required.
Email resume to: lbaker@starke.in.gov

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23rd Judicial Circuit (Tippecanoe County)

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - Major Felony


The Tippecanoe County Prosecutor’s Office, Lafayette, IN, is hiring a full-time deputy prosecutor to handle murder, Level 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 Felonies. Applicants must be licensed to practice law in the State of Indiana and previous work in felony jury trials is preferred. This is a full-time position with county benefits.
Salary Range: $87,019 - $102,038.
Please send resume and references to: Pat Harrington, Prosecutorpharrington@tippecanoe.in.gov

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23rd Judicial Circuit (Tippecanoe County)

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - Misdemeanor


The Tippecanoe County Prosecutor’s Office, Lafayette, IN, is hiring a full-time deputy prosecutor to handle L6 felonies, and juvenile cases. Applicants must be licensed to practice law in the State of Indiana.  This is a full-time position with county benefits. Salary Range: $86,241 - $95,914
Please send resume and references to: Pat Harrington, Prosecutorpharrington@tippecanoe.in.gov

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23rd Judicial Circuit (Tippecanoe County)

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - Civil Litigation


The Tippecanoe County Prosecutor’s Office, Lafayette, IN, is hiring a full-time deputy prosecutor. Duties will include post-conviction relief, petitions to revoke probation, civil forfeitures, and Laird Law hearings, petitions for expungements, and sentence modifications. Applicants must be licensed to practice law in the State of Indiana and previous work in felony jury trials/civil litigation is preferred. This is a full-time position with county benefits. Salary range: $87,019 - $102,038
Please send resume and references to: Pat Harrington, Prosecutorpharrington@tippecanoe.in.gov

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23rd Judicial Circuit (Tippecanoe County)

Other Staff - Summer Interns


Tippecanoe County Prosecutor’s Office is hiring summer legal interns: As a Legal Intern during the summer prior to entering 2L or 3L years, a law student would learn the everyday duties and workflow of the Tippecanoe County Prosecutor’s Office as well as of a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney. A Legal Intern would assist in research projects involving questions surrounding criminal law; assist in preparing attorneys for trial; assist in reviewing and preparing discovery; attend and observe jury trials, multiple court proceedings and hearings such as initial hearings, pre-trial conferences, bond reduction, evidentiary, sentencing, probation revocation, motions to suppress and other hearings; be involved in analyzing and reviewing the strengths and weaknesses of a criminal case; and assist in other projects involving pro-active community prosecution.  At the conclusion of this internship, the student will have an increased understanding of the criminal justice system, evidence rules, digital forensics, ethical rules and the practice of criminal law.
The Tippecanoe County Prosecutor’s Office has a staff of 31 full-time deputy prosecutors and a full staff of nearly 80 dedicated team members including a High-Tech Crime Unit with digital forensic examiners. Pay is $20.00-25.00/hour.
Please email cover letter, resume and references to: Jason Biss, Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Tippecanoe County Prosecutor’s Office:jbiss@tippecanoe.in.gov

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