City of Phoenix · 16 hours ago
Assistant City Prosecutor (Assistant City Attorney II*Prosecutor - NC)
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$95K/yr - $134K/yr
1+ years expThe City of Phoenix is seeking an Assistant City Prosecutor to join their Prosecutor's Office, which is dedicated to making a difference in the community. The role involves prosecuting misdemeanor crimes, gaining courtroom experience, and engaging with victims and the community.
Government
Responsibilities
Negotiating plea agreements designed to improve the lives of the parties involved, as well as our community
Participating in arraignments and pretrial-disposition conferences
Conducting bench and jury trials, participating in motion hearings and oral arguments, and covering daily court appearances
Discussing, researching, and presenting analysis of legal issues
Reviewing and/or initiating charges
Qualification
Required
One year of experience as a practicing attorney. An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered, including, but not limited to, trial practice/clinical programs, moot court experience, law school prosecution internships, and clerkships
Graduation from an accredited school of law
Experience in legal research and the independent handling of trial work up to the jury trials, contested case or appeal level
Active member in good standing of the State Bar of Arizona. Please include your Arizona State Bar license number on resume or cover letter along with the date you received your Bar number
All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position
Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must be fingerprinted and will have their fingerprints used to check the Criminal History Records of the State of Arizona Department of Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Any records returned will be reviewed to determine the candidate's suitability for the job
Preferred
Trial experience is not a prerequisite, however an aptitude for trial advocacy and familiarity with trial procedure is viewed favorably
Trial-practice classes, moot-court experience, and law-school prosecution-internship experience is viewed favorably
Prior prosecution experience is valued
Experience in legal research
Benefits
Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions
401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
Dental, vision, and life insurance options
Employer paid long-term disability
Free Bus/light rail pass
Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi
Company
City of Phoenix
Phoenix is Arizona’s capitol and the sixth largest city in the United States, with more than 1.5 million residents and growing.
10001+ employees
Funding
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