State of Vermont Department of State’s Attorneys and Sheriffs
The Department of State’s Attorneys and Sheriffs is hiring a Deputy State’s Attorney in the following Vermont counties: Addison-part time (24 hours per week), Bennington, Caledonia, Chittenden, and Franklin. A Deputy State’s Attorney (DSA) represents the State’s Attorney’s Office in prosecuting criminal and certain civil offenses within the County. Each position is full time, with the exception of Addison County 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, and long-term disability after one year. The DSA position is covered by the SAS DSA pay plan with a salary range of $30.67 to $60.74 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 State’s 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. Pressures from workload and deadlines should be expected. Private means transportation must be available.
Minimum Qualifications: 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 State’s Attorney in order to continue employment. Courtroom and jury trial experience is desirable.
**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: Executive Assistant Ashley Perry, sas.jobs@vermont.gov. Must include which county you are applying for in the subject line of your submission.
The Vermont Department of State’s Attorneys and Sheriffs is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons, and providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or crime victim status.