Misdemeanor/Level 6 Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

Misdemeanor/Level 6 Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

Salary

$76,000.00 Annually

Location

Marion County Prosecutors Office, IN

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

004

Department

Marion County Prosecutor

Opening Date

04/23/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits

Overview

Agency Summary: The Marion County Prosecutor's Office, led by Prosecutor Ryan Mears, is setting new expectations in the criminal justice system and is committed to a fair and equitable system. The Marion County Prosecutor's Office is the largest Prosecutor's Office in the State of Indiana. The Trial Court Division prosecutes more than 20,000 cases annually and prosecutes more than 1 in 5 jury trials in the State. The Office hires the most talented litigators and devoted public servants from diverse backgrounds who desire to speak on behalf of those who would not otherwise have a voice.

Position Summary: Would you like to work for the largest Prosecutor's Office in the State of Indiana, gain the necessary skills and fundamentals of being a trial attorney, and be mentored by some of the best prosecutors in Indiana? The Marion County Prosecutor's Office is the place for you. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about seeking justice on behalf of all citizens and making our community a safer place to live. Come join our team of passionate Misdemeanor/Level 6 Deputy Prosecutors.

It is the policy of the Marion County Prosecutor's Office to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We make employment decisions based on individual qualifications, merit, and office and community needs. We do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Position Responsibilities

• Represent the State of Indiana in all stages of criminal prosecution of Misdemeanors and Level 6 Felonies in Marion County Criminal and Juvenile Courts. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Review evidentiary and forensic reports.
• Identify and interview victims and witnesses.
• Prepare discovery and provide discovery to defense counsel.
• Litigate evidentiary and non-evidentiary motions.
• Review case files, applicable statutes, and case law.
• Determine an appropriate recommendation for case resolution.
• Handle jury trials and court trials.
• Work closely with the Victim Advocates and Latino Services Teams from the Marion County Prosecutor's Office.
• Communicate with members of local, State, and Federal law enforcement, court personnel, and defense counsel.
• Follow the Marion County Prosecutor's personnel policies, particularly with regard to confidentiality.
• Attend trainings, as directed.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Jurisprudence.
• Indiana State Bar admission; license in good standing.
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local law, procedures, and precedents pertaining to the agencys function and purpose.
• Considerable knowledge of legal resources and legal research procedures.
• Effective communication skills.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local law, procedures, and precedents.
• Ability to research and evaluate legal precedents.
• Ability to analyze complex problems.
• Ability to tactfully deal with a wide variety of administration and officials to resolve disputed problems.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits:

• Representing the people of Marion County by having a positive impact on the community.
• $76,000 annual base salary.
• Access to a FREE workout facility on site.
• Opportunity to work remotely one day per week.
• Bike room onsite (card access controlled).
• The opportunity to participate in the Student Loan Assistance Program.
• Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, benefit leave and paid holidays, and annuity savings account through the Public Employees Retirement Fund (PERF).
• The ability to qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

If you would like to join our team of skilled prosecutors, all working toward the same goal of making Marion County a safer place to reside and ensuring justice is served for all by doing the right thing, please submit a resume and cover letter to Celita Scott, Chief Counsel, to mcpolegal@indy.gov. Come join our team as we represent the people of Marion County by having a positive impact on the community and speaking on behalf of those who would not otherwise have a voice by holding people accountable.

All rates are bi-weekly.

2026 Rate Sheet - To view our rate sheet, please copy and paste this link into your web browser: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:67382b58-4d1a-4519-89d7-8453f91e19a1

Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month):

Basic: Employer Paid

Optional Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month)

Additional:

<25-29 $0.058

30-34 $0.083

35-39 $0.099

40-44 $0.132

45-49 $0.223

50-54 $0.363

55-59 $0.600

60-64 $0.795

65-69 $1.329

70 + $2.054

IMPORTANT PERF UPDATE:

• For more information on eligibility options, refer to Proposal 21-288 https://bit.ly/3exq8yR

1. All employees hired/rehired after 1/1/2022 have a choice to select the PERF Hybrid plan (3% + Pension) or the INPRS My Choice: Retirement Savings plan (3% + 1% Contribution). The Hybrid plan consists of two components:

Annuity Savings Account (ASA) -This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. Youre always vested in your ASA portion - its always yours.

Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employees career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the members age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.

2. Employees hired/rehired by the City and County between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/2021 will be automatically enrolled in the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan. This plan is an annuity savings account (ASA) only plan and does not have a pension component. Any service that an employee has in the My Choice: Retirement Savings Plan will not count toward the service time requirements for pension eligibility in the Hybrid Plan.

With the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings Plan, the ASA is split up into two parts:

Part one - This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. Youre always vested in your ASA portion - its always yours.

Part two - This consists of an additional variable rate contribution paid by the City toward your ASA. This variable rate contribution is currently 1% of your gross wages. Vesting in the value of the variable rate employer contribution will vary by length of participation. You are:

• 20 percent vested after 1 full year of participation
• 40 percent vested after 2 full years of participation
• 60 percent vested after 3 full years of participation
• 80 percent vested after 4 full years of participation
• 100 percent vested after 5 full years of participation

3. All employees hired/rehired prior to 1/1/2017 are grandfathered into PERF Hybrid plan. The Hybrid plan consists of two components:

Annuity Savings Account (ASA) -This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. Youre always vested in your ASA portion - its always yours.

Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employees career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the members age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.

4. City Employees hired/rehired between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/21 that are members of the City AFSCME labor union can choose to enroll in either the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan or the PERF Hybrid plan. Both plans are described above. Employees have 60 days to choose which option they want, and by state law this cannot be changed. If no choice is made, the employee will then be automatically added to the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan.

The Indiana General Assembly has enacted a provision that allows public employees to make voluntary contributions in addition to the mandatory three percent (3%) contributions. Employees may contribute up to an additional ten- percent (10%) of their compensation per pay period to the annuity savings account. This means that the maximum level of contributions to the annuity savings account under this new provision is thirteen percent (13%) of an employees compensation per pay period.

Employees who separate from the city within their first ten (10) years of employment need to contact INPRS - PERF regarding their ASA account.

Questions relating to PERF may be directed to INPRS - PERF at:

Indiana Public Retirement System

Public Employees Retirement Fund

One North Capitol, Suite 001

Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

(888) 236-3544

Employer City of Indianapolis and Marion County

Address 200 E. Washington Street

CCB 1501

Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204

Phone 317-327-5211

Website http://www.indy.gov