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NEOGOV · 5 months ago

Assistant Town Prosecutor I or II

55 E. Civic Center Drive, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$87K/yr - $131K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking an Assistant Town Prosecutor I or II for the Town of Gilbert, a position focused on prosecuting misdemeanor cases and felonies in municipal courts. The role involves legal research, case preparation, and representation in various court proceedings, ensuring justice is served in the community.

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Responsibilities

Make charging decisions on cases long formed to the Gilbert Prosecutor's Office. Review and make charging decisions on cases referred to the Gilbert Prosecutor's Office by the Maricopa County Attorney's Office. Review and make plea offers on cases charged by Arizona Traffic Ticket and Complaint by Gilbert Police Department, Gilbert Code Enforcement, and other Arizona Peace Officers. Use judgment, training, and experience to determine appropriate charges

Analyze case data regarding charges, witnesses, legal arguments, plea negotiations, diversion eligibility, and trial strategies to determine an appropriate plea offer and recommended sentence upon conviction. Discuss cases with Victims, Defendants, and Defense Attorneys and modify/deviate offers to resolve cases in the best interest of justice

Perform professional legal work in preparing and prosecuting cases

Attend and represent the State of Arizona in the Gilbert Municipal Court (and other Municipal Courts on "conflict cases") during in-custody and out of custody arraignments, pretrial conferences, evidentiary and related hearings, status conferences, oral arguments, calendar calls, bench trials, jury trials, probation violation arraignments, non-witness probation violation hearings, and witness probation violation hearings

Attend and represent the State of Arizona at the East Valley Regional Veteran's Court in Tempe, Arizona

Attend and represent the State of Arizona in the Maricopa County Superior Court during Rule 11 proceedings to determine the competency of a defendant to stand trial, and lower court appellate hearings

Attend and represent the State of Arizona in the Arizona Court of Appeals, Arizona Supreme Court, and federal courts in appellate matters stemming from cases heard in the Gilbert Municipal Court and appealed from the lower court of appeals at Maricopa County Superior Court

Review policies, regulations, police reports, case evidence, criminal history, and incident reports

Negotiate case resolution and prepare trial strategy, oral arguments, and court recommendations

Oversee other special program areas such as Domestic Violence, Asset Forfeiture, Animal Cruelty, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation cases, Community-Based Prosecution, high-profile cases, and matters having special public interest

Communicate with Defendants, Defense Attorneys, Witnesses, Officers, Victims, Experts, other employees, and the public. Facilitate and participate in interviews of these parties by Defendants and Defense Attorneys

Collects and provides discovery to defendants and defense attorneys. Confer with and prepare witnesses, victims, and officers to testify in trial to judges and juries during the presentation of evidence. Determines amounts and appropriateness of restitution to be paid by defendant to victims of crimes

Draft substantive and procedural motions. Research and analyze facts of the case, Statutes, Caselaw, Rules of Evidence, and Rules of Criminal Procedure to respond to oral or written Motions to Modify Release Conditions, Motions to Suppress and Dismiss, Motions to Modify Probation, Motions for Set Aside, Petitions for Post-Conviction Relief, Appeals, and Special Actions

Respond to Motions for Set Aside, Post-Conviction Relief, Appeal, Release Condition Modification, and Probation Modification

Conduct legal research and determine sufficiency of evidence. Draft court documents, legal memoranda, discovery notices, long-form complaints, legal opinions, legal updates and/or other legal documents. Maintain related files and records in our office's electronic file system. Prioritize work to ensure deadlines are met

Research existing and review modifications to procedural and substantive laws, as well as other related legal updates to adopted and proposed laws, ordinances, codes, rules, and regulations. Advise appropriate officials of action to be taken Instruct other attorneys and staff in the interpretation and application of law and procedure. Apply appropriate rules of evidence and procedure, present arguments, and review practices to ensure that legal requirements of our office are being properly complied with. Provide training to Peace Officers and other legal audiences through in-class training, telephone calls, and written correspondence

Represent the Prosecutor's Office on committees and at meetings of Regional and State-wide Task-Forces, Committees, and Working Groups, with other departments and outside agencies

Demonstrate continuous efforts to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service

Discuss case results with superiors to evaluate and improve performance for future trial work. Provide statistical data concerning dispositions of cases

Schedule and works with interns and volunteers, as directed. Mentor and assist in the professional development of less-experienced attorneys

Conduct community education to civic groups and students on mock trials and the law and criminal process

Act as the Town Prosecutor, as required, in the absence of the Town Prosecutor

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Criminal law experienceArizona State Bar membershipLegal researchWritten advocacy skillsOral advocacy skillsWindows-based systemsMicrosoft OfficeInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in any field

Doctorate Degree in Jurisprudence (Juris Doctor)

Two years of criminal law experience as well as experience in the interpretation and application of United States Constitution and Codes, Constitution of Arizona, Arizona Revised Statutes, Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure, Arizona Rules of Evidence, Gilbert Municipal Code, and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations

Member in good standing with the Arizona State Bar

Valid Arizona Driver's License

Preferred

Knowledge of the United States Constitution and code, Constitution of Arizona, Arizona Revised Statutes, Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure, Arizona Rules of Evidence, Gilbert Municipal Code, and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations

Knowledge of Windows-based computer systems, electronic file systems and record management systems including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet Explorer

Excellent written and oral advocacy skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Skilled in professional maturity to exercise the authority of the office