Employment Opportunities

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney (Criminal Division – Juvenile Unit)

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Assistant Prosecuting Attorney (APA) in the Juvenile Unit is an attorney interested in juvenile and criminal law who has a firm foundation in legal research and writing, good time-management skills, and a willingness to participate in trials
The APA will prosecute unruly, misdemeanor, and felony delinquency complaints of juvenile defendants filed in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division, as well as juvenile traffic offenses. The APA will also prosecute civil abuse, neglect, and dependency complaints. The APA will operate standard office equipment, including but not limited to telephone, computer, laptop, printer, fax, copier, calculator, and other necessary office equipment. This position requires high levels of confidentiality.

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney- (Economic Crime Unit)

POSITION SUMMARY: 
The Assistant Prosecuting Attorney (APA) in the Criminal Unit is an attorney interested in criminal law who has a firm foundation in legal research and writing, good time-management skills, and a willingness to participate in trials. The APA will operate standard office equipment, including but not limited to telephone, computer, laptop, printer, fax, copier, calculator, and other necessary office equipment. This position requires high levels of confidentiality. This position prosecutes cases of all felony levels. Cases handled include highly complex matters such as RICO, Securities, Ethics, Public Corruption, Embezzlements, Elder Theft, and other frauds.


Assistant Prosecuting Attorney (Drug Unit)

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Assistant Prosecuting Attorney (APA) in the Drug Unit is an attorney interested in criminal law who has a firm foundation in legal research and writing, good time-management skills, and a willingness toparticipate in trials. The APA will represent the State of Ohio in criminal prosecutions in the Common Pleas Court of Franklin County and/or Franklin County Municipal Court. This position requires high levels of confidentiality.

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney (Civil/Tax Division)


POSITION SUMMARY:
The Assistant Prosecuting Attorney (APA) in the Tax Unit, Civil Division represents Franklin County boards, commissions, officials, officers, and employees in civil matters, including but not limited to litigation and transactional matters. This position will primarily focus on real property tax foreclosures and providing legal advice to county offices on real property and tax matters in Franklin County Common Pleas Court, Franklin County Environmental Court, Franklin County Probate Court, the Tenth District Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Ohio. The candidate must have a firm foundation in legal research and writing, and excellent time-management skills. The APA will operate standard office equipment, including but not limited to telephone, computer, laptop, printer, fax, copier, calculator, and other necessary office equipment. This position requires high levels of confidentiality, presence in the office during normal work hours and routinely travel to and from the office.

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney (Grand Jury Unit)

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Assistant Prosecuting Attorney (APA) in Grand Jury is responsible for representing the State of Ohio at initial appearances in Municipal Court and managing a felony trial staff docket and prosecution/trials of felony cases in Common Pleas Court- including representing State in sentencing and resentencing hearings. This role involves thorough preparation, legal analysis, and advocacy, ensuring that only valid cases proceed to trial.. The APA will operate standard office equipment, including but not limited to telephone, computer, laptop, printer, fax, copier, calculator, and other necessary office equipment. This position requires high levels of confidentiality, presence in the office during normal work hours and routinely travel to and from the office.

Investigator (Conviction Integrity Unit)

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office Investigator (CIU) will work closely with staff attorneys and legal interns. The primary responsibility of the Investigator is to locate and interview witnesses; to assist in document requests, collection, review, and management; to assist in the collection of evidence and to transport evidence to crime laboratories for examination. The focus of investigations will be based on claims of factual innocence from imprisoned individuals. We are seeking an energetic, team-oriented, dedicated individual with relevant experiences in investigation and/or work in the criminal legal system. This position is full time and requires a high degree of confidentiality.

Investigator (External)

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office Investigator will conduct proactive and reactive investigations to strengthen cases handled by the office.  The Investigator will locate witnesses interviewed by law enforcement, deliver subpoenas, execute search warrants, collect evidence and perform other work in support of prosecutions. This position requires a high degree of confidentiality.

Training and Workflow Specialist (IT Unit)


POSITION SUMMARY
As a member of the IT staff supporting the FCPO mission, the Training and Workflow Specialist will report to the IT Director and should be prepared to analyze workflow, support and train the FCPO staff. Thinking on your feet, learning new skills as needed and having a can-do attitude are essential. This position requires confidentiality and access to sensitive and graphic content. Additionally, the Specialist will streamline and optimize workflows, ensuring that the office’s IT systems enhance productivity and compliance with legal standards.

Victim Witness Assistant (Juvenile and Criminal)

 POSITION SUMMARY:
​The Victim Witness Assistant serves as a support person for victims of violent crimes and acts as a liaison between the victims and assistant prosecuting attorneys. The Victim Witness Assistant is responsible for providing support to prosecuting attorneys, exercising good judgement and decision making skills and operating standard office equipment. This position requires high levels of confidentiality.
The Victim Witness Assistant serves as a support person for victims of violent crimes and acts as a liaison between the victims and assistant prosecuting attorneys. The Victim Witness Assistant is responsible for providing support to prosecuting attorneys, exercising good judgement and decision making skills and operating standard office equipment. This position requires high levels of confidentiality.