Deputy State’s Attorney – Windsor County in Bennington, Vermont

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The Windsor County States Attorneys Office in White River Junction,
Vermont is hiring a Deputy States Attorney. A DSA represents the States
Attorneys Office in prosecuting criminal and certain civil offenses
within Windsor County. The position is full time 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 $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 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.

**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: Windsor County States
Attorney Ward Goodenough, [email protected], Administrative
Secretary Stephanie Jordan, [email protected] and to
Executive Assistant Ashley Perry, [email protected].