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Education
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Adult Education Instructor
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Nancy Jacobs

Madison,IN

Summary

Persuasive communicator, analytical thinker and enthusiastic mentor who desires to share the knowledge gained from a lengthy career as a litigator and judicial officer with future lawyers. Over twenty-five years of litigation and project management experience serving governmental units, partner agencies and associations, and the public. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Magistrate

Jefferson Circuit And Superior Courts
07.2019 - Current
  • Preside over all phases of civil docket that includes paternity, child support, child custody, dissolution of marriage, protective order, tort, collection and mortgage foreclosure cases in Jefferson Circuit and Jefferson Superior Courts
  • Manage IV-D Court operations, maintaining compliance with state and federal case processing time limits and reporting regulations
  • Routinely evaluate court processes to assure meaningful access to courts for all parties including self-represented litigants.
  • Initiated reorganization of public defender services in Jefferson County.
  • Collaborated with other judicial officers to assure continuing access to courts, hearings and case determinations during Covid-19 pandemic.

Prosecuting Attorney

5th Judicial Circuit
01.1995 - 12.2002
  • Two term elected prosecuting attorney serving multi-county circuit
  • Hired, managed and evaluated staff of twelve
  • Determined annual budgetary needs, presented, and advocated approval of proposed budgets.
  • Planned and executed complex litigation strategies regarding discovery, case development, jury selection, witness preparation, cross examination and persuasive effect in major felony cases
  • Mentored junior attorneys by overseeing casework, evaluating performance, providing trial preparation guidance and implementing prosecution best practices
  • Developed strong relationships with other elected officials, community leaders, local organizations and members of the public
  • Worked collaboratively with Indiana Office of Attorney General to assure effective representation on appeal of criminal convictions.

Partner

Jenner, Auxier, & Jacobs
01.2003 - 12.2006
  • Conducted client interviews and evaluated cases
  • Advocated for clients in bench and jury trial settings
  • Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients
  • Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients
  • Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters
  • Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses
  • Collaborated with firm partners to evaluate success of law firm and determine its future growth and direction.

Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

State Of Indiana - Scott County
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Successfully prosecuted Level 5 felony, level 6 felony and misdemeanor cases of all types.
  • Co-counsel in major felony prosecutions.
  • Assisted in legal training for local law enforcement agencies.
  • Negotiated favorable plea bargains, effectively balancing justice and resources.
  • Coordinated with victim advocates to provide support to those affected by criminal acts.

Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

State Of Indiana - Switzerland County
01.2009 - 06.2019
  • Oversaw all phases of felony drug and operating while intoxicated prosecutions.
  • Cooperated and maintained relationships with sheriff, city and state police, county coroner's office and other law enforcement agencies serving county.
  • Oversaw Title IV-D services and litigated civil cases related to establishment of paternity and collection of child support.
  • Increased IV-D child support collections in consecutive years.

Education

J.D. -

Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
05.1987

Bachelor of Science - Telecommunications And English

Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
05.1984

Certification

  • Certified Domestic Relations Mediator (Indiana)
  • Train the Trainer - adult education training program

Honors

2000 Indiana Jaycees' Benjamin Harrison Award Winner - Individual statewide award recognizing excellence in public service.

Adult Education Instructor

Indiana Office of Court Services - Presenter/Co-presenter, 2020-2023

  • Civility and Courtroom Demeanor
  • The Seven Deadly Sins of Judicial Ethics
  • Ethics Medley

Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council - Instructor, 2000-2015

  • Trial Advocacy
  • Prosecution of Operating While Intoxicated cases
  • Lethal Weapon - Prosecution of Operating While Intoxicated Causing Death
  • Domestic Violence Trial Advocacy

National District Attorneys Association, National Advocacy Center, University of South Carolina (1999-2003)

  • Trial Advocacy I - beginning trial advocacy
  • Trial Advocacy II - intermediate trail advocacy

Indiana Gaming Enforcement Academy - Instructor, various/1990s

  • Case report writing

Affiliations

  • Indiana Judges' Association Member
  • Indiana State Bar Association Member
  • American Bar Association Member
  • Indiana Supreme Court Ethics & Professionalism Committee Member (2020 - 2023) and Chair (2022-2023)

Timeline

Magistrate

Jefferson Circuit And Superior Courts
07.2019 - Current

Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

State Of Indiana - Switzerland County
01.2009 - 06.2019

Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

State Of Indiana - Scott County
01.2007 - 01.2008

Partner

Jenner, Auxier, & Jacobs
01.2003 - 12.2006

Prosecuting Attorney

5th Judicial Circuit
01.1995 - 12.2002

J.D. -

Indiana University Bloomington

Bachelor of Science - Telecommunications And English

Indiana University Bloomington

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