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NEOGOV · 4 weeks ago

Assistant City Prosecutor I/II

Scottsdale, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$113K/yr - $153K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking an Assistant City Prosecutor to perform expert legal work in preparing and prosecuting criminal cases. The role involves conducting trials, negotiating cases, and working independently within established legal guidelines.

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Responsibilities

Performs expert professional legal work in preparing and prosecuting cases

Conducts criminal trials and pre-trial hearings; prepares and negotiates criminal cases for trial; interviews witnesses, victims, and police officers; presents arguments in court; and prepares written motions, pleadings, arguments, and other memoranda

Works independently on cases and legal assignments within the guidelines of established office policies, court procedures, and the rules of evidence and procedure

May be responsible for special program areas such as the Domestic Violence Intervention Program, Victims' Rights, Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Prosecutions, or Community Prosecution

Qualification

Juris DoctorTrial experienceArizona State Bar membershipLegal writingCriminal law knowledgeBilingualAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsNegotiation skills

Required

Graduation from a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association

Current membership in the Arizona State Bar Association

Two years' experience in the practice of law to include trial work (for Assistant City Prosecutor II)

Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work

Benefits

12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday

Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month, eligible for use immediately following accrual

Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month, eligible for use immediately following accrual

Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision benefits effective first day of employment

City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year

Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit

Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457

Pet Insurance

Bilingual pay compensation

Robust Employee Wellness plan with flexible incentives

Access to several city-owned fitness and recreational facilities at no cost