Deputy Chief Prosecutor Job Listing at State of Vermont in Montpelier, VT (Job ID 387E77E6-9142-4)

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Overview

Don't miss this opportunity to serve in the Vermont Secretary of State's Office of Professional Regulation!

 

The Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) protects the public from unprofessional conduct of licensed professionals through administrative actions that restrict or remove a licensee's ability to practice.  In this role, you will serve as Deputy Chief Prosecutor for a team of four prosecuting attorneys and report directly to the Chief Prosecutor. The prosecution team represents the State of Vermont in the screening, evaluation, and prosecution of administrative complaints of unprofessional conduct in 50 professions. Many of these complaints are also criminal in nature. This position will be responsible for handling a vertical caseload, from the decision to charge through appeal, in a fast-paced work environment involving an array of interesting professions from Boxing/MMA to Veterinarians to Tattoo Artists and Body Piercers to Nurses, Osteopaths, Therapists, and more: https://sos.vermont.gov/opr/professions/. 

 

This position primarily focuses on litigation with a large and varied caseload; however, it also includes mentoring attorneys, engaging in policy decisions, supervising administrative and legal staff, and working with investigators.  Duties include reviewing unprofessional conduct complaints and investigations within an investigative team, which includes investigators and members of the profession.  Litigation responsibilities include conducting discovery, motion practice, depositions, trial preparation, summary suspension hearings, and final merits hearings before professional Boards and Administrative Law Officers.  
 
This position is a full-time, exempt position in Montpelier.  Salary and benefits will be based upon qualifications and experience following the SOV Attorney Pay Plan.

Who May Apply

This position, Deputy Chief Prosecutor (Job Requisition #50321), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact ultan.doyle@vermont.gov.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be admitted to practice law in Vermont. A solid litigation background with a minimum of five years of criminal or general civil/administrative litigation practice is required. Candidates must also have strong organizational skills; good legal research skills; clear, concise writing ability; and excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience mentoring or supervising attorneys is preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer 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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