Deputy State's Attorney

How to Apply

**DO NOT APPLY ONLINE** Interested applicants must send a brief cover letter current resume including starting and ending month and year for each job education and a list of three (3) work-related references with daytime phone numbers to: Chittenden County States Attorney Sarah George Administrative Coordinator Jennifer Bouffard and to Executive Assistant Ashley Perry .

Overview

The Chittenden County States Attorneys Office in Burlington Vermont is hiring a part time Deputy States Attorney. A DSA represents the States Attorneys Office in prosecuting criminal and certain civil offenses within Chittenden County. The position is part time 24 hours weekly and is eligible for benefits that include annual sick and personal leave state holidays retirement health insurance (80% employer paid) life insurance dental after 6 months LTD after one year. The DSA position is covered by the SAS DSA pay plan with a salary range of $31.75 to $62.87 based upon relevant legal experience Department policies and admission to the Vermont Bar. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney interested in criminal justice work and acquiring substantial experience in trial work. A DSA is expected to effectively manage their caseload and may be required to assist other offices at the direction of the States Attorney or the Executive Director. A DSA must work effectively with coworkers law enforcement community agencies and other partners and pursue best practices innovative approaches and positive outcomes in the justice system.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Ability to accurately interpret and apply statutes rules and regulations. Ability to handle a high volume of work. Must possess excellent verbal and writing skills and organizational skills to effectively meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment. Ability to work independently exercise initiative maintain confidentiality ensure accuracy and meet deadlines. Computer skills are required and must perform data entry into the case management system. Ability to maintain self-composure under stressful situations. Must establish effective working relationships and respectfully interact with all co-workers supervisors partner and community organizations victims and members of the public. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrate empathy emotional intelligence and maturity particularly in dealing with victims of crime and other vulnerable populations.

Environmental Factors

Pressure from deadlines workload partners defense counsel judiciary victims and other constituents may be expected. Work outside of the normal schedule regularly occurs. Private means transportation must be available.

Minimum Requirements

J.D. degree and admission to the Vermont Bar. An individual who has read the law in Vermont and been admitted to the Vermont bar is eligible to apply. An individual pending bar results or admission to the Vermont bar may be considered but will be required to pass the bar and be admitted in Vermont within a reasonable timeframe as determined by the States Attorney in order to continue employment. Courtroom and jury trial experience is desirable.

Equal Opportunity Statement