Position Summary
The Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in the Appellate Unit represents the State of Ohio in appellate proceedings involving felony criminal matters before the Ohio Supreme Court, Tenth District Court of Appeals, and consult or appear in the Common Pleas Court of Franklin County. This position is responsible for handling complex legal issues arising from criminal prosecutions, including researching, drafting, and filing appellate briefs, motions, and legal memoranda, as well as presenting oral arguments and representing the State during court proceedings. The Appellate Prosecuting Attorney works closely with trial prosecutors to provide legal guidance on emerging legal issues, preservation of appellate records, trial strategy, constitutional matters. This position requires exceptional legal research, writing, analytical, advocacy, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to effectively manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced legal environment.