Assistant City Prosecutor
The Assistant City Prosecutor position in the Criminal Division of the City Attorney's Office prepares cases for all phases of misdemeanor prosecution. Performs professional level legal prosecution work involving, research, trials, appeals, and other activities related to criminal prosecution.
Work is performed under the supervision of Principal Assistant Prosecuting City Attorney. This position does not supervise.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Represents the State at various hearings and court appearances to include video review hearings, tracks felony cases with associated misdemeanants, animal forfeiture hearings, and other cases/hearings as assigned. Conducts plea negotiations with defense attorneys and unrepresented defendants.
- Reviews and evaluates police reports and relevant charges. Researches, reviews and analyzes case law, applying facts from police reports, interviews, body worn camera, and other evidence. Drafts legal motions, responses to defense motions, and legal memorandum.
- Represents the State in jury trials, bench trials and hearings by appearing in court, making oral arguments before the court, collecting testimony from witnesses and victims, and making legal objections.
- Assists with training newly hired prosecutors. Conducts office trainings as assigned
- Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned
Working conditions are mostly in an office environment. All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.
Minimum qualifications include:
- Juris Doctorate
- Member in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona
- A valid and unrestricted driver's license with two (2) years of licensed driving
Preferred qualifications include recent criminal law experience which may include:
- A certificate in Criminal Law and Policy
- Participation in related law school clinical program
- Recent litigation or judicial law clerk experience