Staff Attorney - Miami County

POSITION SUMMARY: Judge Jeannine N. Pratt of the Miami County Common Pleas Court, General Division, is accepting applications for a Staff Attorney position.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be a licensed attorney in Ohio in good standing with at least 5 years’ experience in civil and criminal practice.  The successful candidate must have superior legal research and writing skills, as well as strong analytical skills.  The candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.  The candidate must be organized, detailed and accurate in providing an exceptional work product.  The candidate must be able to manage a large case docket and work independently to timely complete tasks.  The candidate must also possess proficient computer skills in Westlaw, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe. 

DUTIES: The Staff Attorney reports directly to the judge and is responsible for conducting legal research, reviewing legal documents and issues, drafting memorandum, and providing administrative support to judge and other staff members.  Additional duties include interacting professionally with court staff and attorneys, filling in for court staff, providing legal support during trials, drafting and researching, and assisting with the Court’s administrative duties.  Strong research and analytical skills are required. 

These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.
 

HOURS	Monday-Friday (35 hours)
COMPENSATION	$70,000-$78,000 per year, DOQ
FLSA	Non-Exempt from Overtime
BENEFITS	Medical, Health Savings Account County Contribution, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for Health & Dependent Care, OPERS Retirement with Employer Contribution of 14% (Higher for Law Enforcement), Deferred Compensation Programs, Paid Vacation & Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Discounts, Fitness Center Discounts

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: The Miami County Board of Commissioners, including those agencies under other elected officials, is an equal opportunity employer and does not make employment decisions in a discriminatory manner based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabilities that can be reasonably accommodated, or veteran status. The County complies with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.

This policy prohibits both discrimination based on any of the above-listed protected characteristics, retaliation against a person who opposes or complains about prohibited conduct, or participates in any way in the complaint, investigation, or reasonable accommodation processes.

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