Assistant Prosecuting Attorney (Appeals Division)
POSITION SUMMARY
The Assistant Prosecuting Attorney (APA) is an attorney who has a firm foundation in legal research and writing, good time-management skills, and a willingness to participate in court hearings. The APA will represent the State of Ohio in criminal appeals in the Ohio Supreme Court, Tenth District Court of Appeals, and consult or appear in the Common Pleas Court of Franklin County. 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 (Gun Unit)
POSITION SUMMARY
The Assistant Prosecuting Attorney (APA) is an attorney who has a firm foundation in legal research and writing, good time-management skills, and a willingness to participate 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. An Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in the Gun Unit of the Franklin County Prosecutor's Office is responsible for prosecuting adult felony cases related to firearm offenses. The Gun Unit focuses on charges such as Carrying Concealed Weapon, Weapons Under Disability, and Improper Handling of a Firearm. The primary goal is to achieve stiffer sentencing and reduce the number of firearms on the streets.