State of Vermont Department of State’s Attorneys and Sheriffs
Deputy State’s Attorney Full-Time Positions
The Vermont Department of State’s Attorneys and Sheriffs has multiple opportunities available in the following county offices: Franklin County (Saint Albans), Orleans County (Newport) and Rutland County (Rutland). There are also limited-service Deputy State’s Attorney positions in Addison County (Middlebury) and Lamoille County (Hyde Park). New positions are posted when they are open.
To Apply: Send a brief cover letter, resume (including starting month/year-to-ending month/year for each employment position listed) and a list of 3 work-related references (name, title, organization, daytime phone) to sas.jobs@vermont.gov. Please specify all counties where you are hoping to work. Positions are open until filled. As resumes are received, interviews will be held. Please let us know how you heard about this position.
To view all current vacancies, visit: https://prosecutors.vermont.gov/job-opportunities.
Under the direction of the State’s Attorney, the Deputy State’s Attorney represents the State in prosecuting criminal and certain civil offense. As a DSA, you will handle your own caseload and trials, collaborate with co-workers, law enforcement, partner organizations, and social/community agencies. DSAs work to pursue best practices, innovative approaches and positive policies affecting the justice system. Must have excellent interpersonal skills, and demonstrate empathy, emotional intelligence and maturity, particularly in dealing with victims of crime and other vulnerable populations.
Minimum Qualifications: J.D. degree and admission to the Vermont Bar, or a candidate who has successfully passed the Vermont bar exam by reading the law in Vermont. A candidate 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 to continue employment. Courtroom and jury trial experience is desirable. Must have excellent verbal, writing and organizational skills to effectively manage a caseload and meet deadlines.
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, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identify, marital, civil union or domestic partner status, military service, membership in a union, medical history, HIV status, genetic information, family or parental status, or crime victim status.