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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

Assistant City Prosecutor

San Luis City Hall, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$53.11/hr - $53.11/hr

NEOGOV is seeking an Assistant City Prosecutor for the City of San Luis, a fast-growing city in Arizona. The role involves participating in the prosecution of cases in the City court, representing the State throughout the life of a misdemeanor case, and performing various related duties as required.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Appear at routine hearings in municipal court

Review police reports; conducts factual and legal analysis to determine whether “long form” charges should be prosecuted

Review case files to determine whether a plea agreement will be offered, whether the charges need to be amended based on the law and evidence, and whether additional evidence needs to be requested from the police department

Communicate with pro per defendants and defense attorneys regarding settlement and status of cases

Prepare criminal cases for trial; interview witnesses; prepares documents; try jury and non-jury cases involving criminal and non-criminal matters coming before the City court, including municipal zoning and building code enforcement issues, and civil matters

Ensure that victims’ rights are observed, including assisting victims in making requests for restitution in appropriate cases

Monitor defendants’ compliance with probation and deferred prosecution agreements

Conduct legal research; gathers and compiles legal instruments and documents; identifies and evaluates records and other information; prepares and presents legal documents and analysis as required

Monitor trends in criminal justice issues and recommends improvements and/ or changes as needed

Support the relationship between the City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, community members, visitors, and City staff; and complies with all City policies and procedures

Perform related duties as assigned

Qualification

Juris Doctor DegreeArizona legal licenseTrial practice experienceLegal research methodsCriminal law knowledgeLegal case managementBilingual in SpanishCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsLeadership abilities

Required

A Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited American Bar Association Law School OR appropriate education and experience as required for an Arizona Legal Paraprofessional license

A valid license to practice law OR a valid license as a Legal Paraprofessional in the area of criminal law, issued by the Arizona Supreme Court

A valid Arizona driver's license at the time of appointment

Must pass a fingerprint check prior to employment

Residency in Arizona and within driving distance of the City of San Luis