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Current Job Openings as of March 22, 2024
NEW OPENING
Administrative Secretary-Grand Jury
This position will involve assisting the Grand Jury Prosecutor with preparing indictments, reports and pleadings detailing the results of the grand jurors. Successful applicants will be detail-oriented, be able to multitask, work well in a team environment, and be able to maintain confidentiality throughout employment. Duties include interactions with other county offices including typing legal documentation and correspondence, submitting filings, answering phones, and performing other related duties as required. For more information on this position and to apply, please send your resume to Mackenzie Border, Personnel Administrator at border@prosecutor.summitoh.net
ONGOING OPENINGS
Supervising Prosecutor – Child Support Division
This position will supervise the legal division of the Summit County Child Support Enforcement Agency. This division includes a staff of 25 individuals consisting of assistant prosecutors, hearing officers, legal secretaries and support staff, investigators, victim advocates, and child support trainers. Applicant should have 5-10 years’ experience in child support or family law with experience supervising attorneys and other support staff. Compensation for this position will be between $83,000 and $100,000, depending on experience.
Letter of interest and resume should be forwarded to Caitlin.Croft@jfs.ohio.gov.
Prosecutor – 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 practice law before the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio. For more information on this position and to apply, please send your letter of interest and resume to: Heaven DiMartino, Director of Training and Appeals at dimartino@prosecutor.summitoh.net.
Prosecutor – Criminal Felony Division
This position prepares and presents adult criminal felony cases to be tried in the Summit County Court of Common Plea; 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 send your letter of interest and resume to: Heaven DiMartino, Director of Training and Appeals at dimartino@prosecutor.summitoh.net.
Prosecutor – Juvenile Delinquency Division
This position prepares and presents unruly and delinquency cases to be tried in juvenile court; 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.
For more information on this position and to apply, please send your letter of interest and resume to: Heaven DiMartino, Director of Training and Appeals at dimartino@prosecutor.summitoh.net.
Prosecutor – Specialty Dockets
This position will cover all specialty court dockets including Valor Court (for veterans), Hope Court (for mental health), Turning Point (drug court), as well as three Re-Entry courts. This position will come with a pre-approved and pre-paid conference in Anaheim, California, this summer. The goal of this additional position is to bring stability to the specialty docket and could entail a multi-year commitment. This would allow the assigned prosecutor to become immersed in all the services these courts provide and agencies they work with to best represent the office in these rehabilitative endeavors. This position will provide a balance of a predictable schedule without trials, while still having time in Court.
Investigator – Criminal Division
Under direction of the Chief Investigator, a Direct Indictment Investigator conducts independent research and investigation; provides office security; transports witnesses, serves subpoenas, and processes records, evidence, and related information for cases in preparation for Grand Jury. Candidates must have an active Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy certification or must be able obtain one within a reasonable amount of time after offer of employment.
For more information on this position and to apply, please send your letter of interest and resume to: Amanda Burnette, Chief Investigator at burnette@prosecutor.summitoh.net.
Child Support Specialist 1 (5 openings)
A Child Support Specialist 1 performs child support services, which includes absent parent location, paternity and support establishment, enforcement of medical and/or support orders and review and adjustment of established support orders, and fiscal audits and adjustments. The Child Support Specialist explains court procedures and legal processes, child support policies and procedures, the status and priority of individual cases to clients, etc., and prepares information for court and/or administrative hearings. The Child Support Specialist appears at the hearings on behalf of the Child Support Enforcement Agency and perrforms other related duties as required.
This position requires at least the completion of high school, however, an Associate degree in court systems or related discipline is preferred. One year working as a Child Support Enforcement Agency Intake Specialist or Telephone Information Clerk is also preferred. Consideration will be given to any equivalent combinations or training and experience.
Letter of interest and resume should be forwarded to Caitlin.Croft@jfs.ohio.gov.
Child Support Specialist II (3 openings)
The Child Support Specialist II performs child support services, which include absent parent location, paternity and support establishment, enforcement of medical and/or support orders and review and adjustment of established support orders. The candidate must employ effective communication skills, both written and verbal, whether in-person, on the telephone or electronically. This position involves assisting customers with the completion of forms and documents via the telephone and web portal. The Child Support Specialist II assists clients in understanding available services, processes, and procedures; answer client questions; addressing specific case related problems. The Child Support Specialist II prepares information for presentation in court and/or administrative hearings and appears at said hearings on behalf of the agency. This position requires the ability to multi-task.
Letter of interest and resume should be forwarded to Caitlin.Croft@jfs.ohio.gov.
This position requires at least the completion of high school, however, a Bachelor's degree is preferred. An Associate degree in court systems or related discipline may be considered with experience. It is preferred that the candidate have 3-5 years of child support case management experience, however consideration will be given to equivalent combinations of training and experience. This position requires expansive knowledge of the Child Support program, with additional knowledge of programs including IV-A (TANF), Medicaid, and IV-E to manage and enforce child support cases in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and procedures using applicable programs and policies.
Senior Child Support Specialist
The Senior Support Specialist provides technical assistance to the Child Support Specialist; determines appropriate courses of action for establishment, conducts enforcement review and examines fiscal procedures. The Senior Support Specialist assists in training new workers and reviews the court docket and advises the Child Support Supervisor if coverage is needed for court hearings. The Child Support Specialist assists the Child Support Specialist in preparation of court hearings, mistake of fact hearings and custody change hearings and reviews referrals to Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys prepared by Child Support Specialist to ensure that investigation and documentation are complete. The Senior Support Specialist also aids the Child Support Specialist when needed and performs child support services.
This position requires the completion of secondary education; however, an Associate degree in court systems or related discipline is preferred. One year working at a Child Support Enforcement Agency as a Child Support Specialist, or equivalent combinations of training and/or experience is also preferred.
Letter of interest and resume should be forwarded to Caitlin.Croft@jfs.ohio.gov.
Victim Advocate – Child Support Division
Under direction, provides counseling and serves as initial contact between victim/witnesses and the criminal justice system through personal interviews, telephone contacts, and by explains legal documents and procedures; serves as representative of the County Prosecutor to the victim/witness and to the public through speaking engagements; aids in and coordinates available services and referrals; participates in community awareness programs. Performs other related duties as required. Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the skills, knowledge and abilities listed below. Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the skills, knowledge and abilities listed below; and/or a bachelor’s degree in psychology, or counseling, or criminal justice or other related discipline is preferred. Letter of interest and resume should be forwarded to Caitlin.Croft@jfs.ohio.gov.
Investigator – Child Support Division
Under direction from Investigator 2; conducts independent research and investigation; provides office security and systems; processes records, evidence, and related information for case preparation. Performs other related duties as required. Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the skills, knowledge and abilities listed below.
High school equivalent education, and possession of an Ohio Peace Officer's Training Certificate, plus six (6) years of proven experience of which four (4) years was served in law enforcement and two (2) years in investigative experience or equivalent. A valid State of Ohio driver's license is required.
Letter of interest and resume should be forwarded to Caitlin.Croft@jfs.ohio.gov.
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