Assistant Prosecuting Attorney – Criminal Division – Team Baumoel
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. This is for a position on Jon Baumoel’s team, which has a focus area of Crimes Against Persons. As part of that focus area, the team handles homicide case reviews, overdose case coordination, as well as consultations with law enforcement agencies regarding cell phone/social media warrants and consumption letters. The Office will consider external candidates and any internal candidates, including current members of other adult felony teams, with the necessary qualifications and interest. For more information and to apply, please email a resume to Rick Raley, Deputy Chief Counsel, at rraley@prosecutor.summitoh.net.
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney – Criminal Division – Team Easter
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. This is for a position on Felicia Easter’s team, which has a focus area of Gun and Drug Enforcement. As part of that focus area, the team handles task force inquiries, case reviews with federal law-enforcement partners, and issues related to property destruction orders and forfeiture. The Office will consider external candidates and any internal candidates, including current members of other adult felony teams, with the necessary qualifications and interest. For more information and to apply, please email a resume to Rick Raley, Deputy Chief Counsel, at rraley@prosecutor.summitoh.net.
Administrative Secretary – Juvenile Division
The Summit County Prosecutor’s Office is hiring an Administrative Secretary for the Juvenile Division. This role provides vital support to prosecutors and court staff by preparing legal documents, managing case files, processing subpoenas and records requests, assisting visitors, and ensuring timely communication with victims, law enforcement, and the courts. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of secretarial experience, strong organizational and multitasking skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to confidentiality in a fast-paced legal environment. For more information and to apply, please email a resume to 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.
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
