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Title : Chittenden County State's Attorney's Office, Domestic Violence / Sexual Violence Prosecutor
Application Deadline Date : Do Not Apply Online see instructions below
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Department : State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Location : Burlington, VT, US
Position Type : Exempt
Schedule Type : Full Time
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 State’s Attorney Sarah George at sarah.
george@vermont.gov; Administrative Assistant Jennifer Bouffard at jennifer.bouffard@vermont.gov; AND to Executive Assistant Ashley Perry at sas.jobs@vermont.gov.
Overview
The Chittenden County State’s Attorney’s Office is hiring an Attorney to serve as a Domestic and Sexual Violence Prosecutor in Burlington, VT.
The position is full-time, funded by a three-year federal grant from the USDOJ and administered by Vermont CCVS. Grant renewal and agreement is annual, but expected for the 3 year period.
The position is supervised by the Chittenden County State’s Attorney. The position is covered by the SAS DSA pay plan with a salary range of $30.
67 to $60.74 based upon relevant legal experience and admission to the Vermont Bar. The position 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, and long-term disability after one year.
Hours may vary depending upon funding, but generally expected to be 35-40 hours per week.
Summary of Duties
The primary function of the job is the prosecution of domestic abuse, sexual violence, dating violence, stalking and related crimes, and to increase offender accountability and victim safety in Chittenden County.
Position works to help in the prevention, and reduction of these crimes. Must be able to collect data, write accurate reports, use Microsoft Office programs, and timely submit data into the SAS case management system.
Must work to ensure best practice in case evaluation and prosecution, including effective sanctions. May assist in public policy efforts on domestic and sexual violence prevention.
Must have excellent interpersonal skills, and demonstrate empathy, emotional intelligence and maturity, particularly in dealing with victims of crime and other vulnerable populations.
Excellent time management skills are crucial. Pressure from deadlines and workload should be expected. Private means of transportation must be available.
Compensation
The position is covered by the SAS DSA pay plan with a salary range of $30.67 to $60.74 based upon relevant legal experience and admission to the Vermont Bar.
Candidates must possess a J.D. degree or have successfully completed all requirements of a 4-year clerkship program. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently admitted to the Vermont Bar, and who possess courtroom and jury trial experience.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status.
The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.
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Last updated : 2024-10-20
Salary : $31 - $61
