Current Openings as of May 16, 2025
Prosecutor – Appeals Unit
This position handles appeals in adult felony prosecutions, juvenile delinquency matters, and child protection cases before the Ninth District Court of Appeals, the Ohio Supreme Court, and the United States Supreme Court. Assistant Prosecutors in the Appeals Unit also handle post-conviction relief matters and post-trial litigation, including post-sentencing motions for new trial, motions to withdraw guilty pleas, and other collateral challenges to criminal convictions. They also may be called upon to assist police officers during investigations, including with the drafting of search warrants, and to advise trial prosecutors regarding legal issues that relate to adult felony prosecutions. Salary range is from $82,409.60 to $97,894, depending on the selected candidate’s previous experience in appellate practice. For more information on this position and to apply, please email rraley@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 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
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Prosecutor – Child Protection Unit
Under general direction, prepares and presents cases in court on behalf of Summit County Children Services; advocates for the safety and welfare of abused/neglected/dependent children; maintains a working knowledge of the law; collaborates with Summit County Children Services in-house legal counsel; negotiates resolutions to cases. Candidates must be Licensed to practice law in Ohio. For more information on this position and to apply please go to https://tinyurl.com/2p4dkt97
Intake Specialist
This position interprets and processes court orders, petitions, and service requests for CSEA eligibility. Establish and update cases, assess service needs, and refer them for action. Review bulk documents, investigate unclear cases, and gather information from databases and agencies. Resolve discrepancies, prepare and send forms, and assist clients and the public via phone or in person. Provide backup support for related roles and perform additional duties as needed.
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Child Support Specialist I
A Child Support Specialist 1 performs child support services, which include absent parent location, paternity and support establishment, enforcement of medical and/or support orders, 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 performs other related duties as required. https://tinyurl.com/kcu5kr56
Child Support Specialist II
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. Child Support Specialist II assists clients in understanding available services, processes, and procedures, answers client questions, and addresses 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. For more information on this position and to apply, please go to https://tinyurl.com/2pd94zwv
