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CHIEF COUNSEL (PROSECUTION)(UNCLASSIFIED)

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CHIEF COUNSEL (PROSECUTION)(UNCLASSIFIED)

Salary

$109,990.40 - $189,051.20 Annually

Location

Ohio 45202, OH

Job Type

Full-time Unclassified

Job Number

25-99157 (U)

Department

Law

Opening Date

06/02/2025

Closing Date

6/24/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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General Statement of Duties

The City of Cincinnati Solicitor’s Office (Law Department) is seeking a strong, dynamic, and experienced leader to serve as the Chief Counsel of the Prosecution Section.

The Chief Counsel serves as the head of the Solicitor’s Office’s Prosecution Section, which is the section devoted to prosecuting misdemeanor traffic and criminal offenses in the Hamilton County Municipal Court. In addition, the Prosecution Section provides training to the Cincinnati Police Department and participates in related criminal justice initiatives such as pre-charging mediation and intake review of cases. The Chief Counsel reports directly to the City Solicitor and supervises a division of approximately 20 attorneys and paralegals.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background and experience in criminal law, a devotion to seeking justice, and excellent communication and organizational leadership skills. Familiarity with the operations of the Hamilton County Municipal Court or other Ohio municipal courts is preferred. Candidates should possess a minimum of ten years relevant legal experience and be licensed in Ohio.

For inquiries, please contact: Lisa Kunz, Law Department, Room 214, City Hall, 801 Plum Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202, [email protected]

Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)

(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)

Knowledge of:

The special responsibilities of a prosecutor in our criminal justice system.

Legal principles, practices and procedures of criminal, and constitutional law.

Methods and techniques of legal research, trial preparation, trial procedure, and trial presentation.

Techniques for effective communication with victims, law enforcement, defendants, opposing counsel, and judicial staff.

Ohio rules of criminal and appellate procedure, rules of evidence, Marsy’s Law, and the Ohio Public Records Act.

Relevant types of technology such as software to review body-worn camera and case management software.

Ethical and Professional Conduct standards for prosecutors and government employees.

Supervisory methods and leadership principles.

Ability to:

Exercise judgment to seek just outcomes in criminal prosecutions.

Manage a team of attorneys and paralegals with a range of years of experience.

Train, mentor, empower, and provide timely feedback to the team.

Support attorneys in presenting thorough evidence and excellent legal arguments at trial and appellate levels.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders of the local criminal justice system.

Stay current with the latest legal research.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

Implement and maintain positive employee relations.

Promote and maintain highest integrity and confidentiality throughout all personnel.

Effectively administer a variety of legal activities.

Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.

Analyze, organize, and present facts, evidence, and precedents in a clear and logical form. Conduct research on legal problems and prepare sound legal opinions using independent judgment. Interpret federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.

Analyze and prepare a wide variety of legal documents.

Identify public and City council issues and concerns and promptly communicate them to the City Solicitor.

Present and argue cases in court and effectively respond to unanticipated issues.

Select, supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.

Properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Operate appropriate computer equipment; use properly all related hardware and software.

Required Education and Experience

RESUME AND LETTER OF INTEREST MUST BE ATTACHED

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited academic institution.

Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio.

Ten years of criminal law practice, with significant trial experience.

At least two years of supervisory experience.

Working and Physical Conditions

Environmental Conditions:

Work in an office setting plus occasional remote work or court room; maybe exposed to hostile individuals; exposure to computer screens; need to work closely with others.

Physical Conditions:

Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.

The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.

The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units.

The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.

Holidays

The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include:

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King Day

President's Day

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans' Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving

Christmas

Health Insurance

The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan.

Eligible dependents include:

Legal Spouse or Equal Partner

Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order")

Step-child

Child for whom the employee or employee's spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian

Basic Life Insurance

A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group.

Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors.

Flexible Benefits Plans

Healthcare Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members.

Dependent Care Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses.

Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account

City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount.

Healthy Lifestyles Program

City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan.

Retirement Plan

The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-timeemployees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati's Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees.

Deferred Compensation

As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts.

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Employer

City of Cincinnati

Address

805 Central Avenue Suite 200

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202

Phone

513-352-2400

Website

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