Prosecutor – Criminal Felony Division
This position prepares and presents adult criminal felony cases to be tried in the Summit County Court of Common Pleas; researches and prepares briefs and opinions; negotiates resolutions to cases; prepares a variety of legal documents; may supervise law clerks/interns, and maintains a working knowledge of the law. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Ohio and be eligible for admission to practice law before the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio. For more information on this position and to apply, please go to For more information on this position and to apply, please email Rick Raley, Deputy Chief Counsel, at rraley@prosecutor.summitoh.net.
Investigator – Criminal Division
The Summit County Prosecutor’s Office is seeking a Courtroom Investigator for the Criminal Division. Under general direction by a Supervising Attorney, the Courtroom Investigator will provide
investigative support for a team of prosecutors assigned to handle felony cases in two courtrooms of the Summit County Court of Common Pleas. The selected candidate will conduct a follow-up investigation, including locating and interviewing witnesses in preparation for trial, collect and record evidence and
documents for court proceedings, serve legal documents, and perform other related duties as assigned. Candidates must have five years of investigatory experience, an active Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy certification, and the ability to be commissioned as a Special Deputy by the Summit County Sheriff. For more information on this position and to apply, please email Rick Raley, Deputy Chief Counsel, at rraley@prosecutor.summitoh.net.
Senior Assistant Prosecuting Attorney – Appeals Unit
The Summit County Prosecutor’s Office is seeking a Senior Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for the Appeals Unit of the Criminal Division. This position will oversee the work of the Unit, handle appeals in higher-level and complex adult felony and juvenile delinquency cases, and manage post-conviction relief matters. The ideal candidate, who is licensed in Ohio, will have significant experience in appellate practice, strong analytical and communication skills, and ability to manage multiple complex cases while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality. For more information on this position and to apply, please email Rick Raley, Deputy Chief Counsel, at rraley@prosecutor.summitoh.net.
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney - Appeals Unit
The Summit County Prosecutor’s Office is seeking an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for the Appeals Unit in the Criminal Division. This position handles appeals in adult felony and juvenile delinquency cases, manages post-conviction relief matters, and provides legal guidance to trial prosecutors. The ideal candidate will be licensed in Ohio with previous experience in appellate practice, have strong analytical and communication skills, and be able to manage multiple complex cases while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality. For more information on this position and to apply, please email rraley@prosecutor.summitoh.net
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney - Civil Division
The Civil Division represents Summit County boards, commissions, elected officials, officers,
employees, agencies, and townships in various civil proceedings, including but not limited to litigation and transactional matters in administrative agencies, and state and federal courts. The candidate must have a firm foundation in legal research and writing and excellent time-management skills. You will be responsible for researching and advising on federal, state, and county laws. In addition, as the legal advisor for Summit County, you will be providing counsel on our home rule charter. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Ohio and be eligible to practice law before the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio. For more information on this position and to apply, please email rraley@prosecutor.summitoh.net
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney - Child Support Division
This position represents the State of Ohio in child support matters before the Domestic Relations Court, Juvenile Court, Court of Common Pleas, and Probate Court by fighting for the support of children. The attorney prepares and presents cases in court and provides legal advice on administrative processes; researches and prepares briefs and opinions; negotiates resolutions to cases; prepares a variety of legal documents; and maintains a working knowledge of the law. Presents and argues court cases for the agency, including civil contempt hearings, criminal non-support hearings, probation violation hearings, paternity pre-trials and trials, and hearings on motions for child support establishment. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Ohio and admitted to practice law before the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio. For more information on this position and to apply, please email rraley@prosecutor.summitoh.net
Direct Indictment Officer
Under general direction, a Direct Indictment officer conducts independent research and investigation; provides office security; transports witnesses, serves subpoenas, and processes records, evidence, and related information for cases in preparation for the Grand Jury. Candidates must have an active Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy certification or must be able to obtain one within a reasonable amount of time after offer of employment, five years of investigatory experience, and the ability to obtain a commission as a special duty by the Summit County Sheriff. For more information on this position and to apply, please email rraley@prosecutor.summitoh.net
Administrative Secretary - Criminal Division
Under general direction, an administrative secretary performs various administrative tasks to provide support services for one or more assigned assistant prosecutors. We are currently hiring an administrative secretary for our Criminal Division. The courtroom secretary works closely with the prosecutors assigned to that courtroom as well as court staff, to ensure all work is done in a timely and efficient manner. Candidates must be detail-oriented, be able to multitask, work well in a team environment, and be able to maintain confidentiality throughout employment. For more information on this position and to apply, please email rraley@prosecutor.summitoh.net
