Job Title: Assistant City Prosecutor at the City of Tucson's Prosecutor's Office
Experience: Juris Doctorate degree and member in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona
Salary: Full hourly range of - USD, starting salary of $78,560
Time Type: Full-time, regular position
Department: City Attorney's Office
Organization: City of Tucson
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Position Duties and Qualifications:
H1: Assistant City Prosecutor Position in the Criminal Division of the City Attorney's Office
H2: Prepare Cases for Misdemeanor Prosecution and Provide Legal Advice
- Works under supervision of senior and experienced attorneys in the civil or criminal divisions of the City Attorney's office.
- Prepares cases for all phases of misdemeanor court and provides legal advice.
- Performs professional level legal prosecution work, including research, trials, appeals, and other activities related to criminal prosecution.
- Represents the State at various hearings and court appearances, including jury and bench trials.
- Conducts plea negotiations with defense attorneys and unrepresented defendants.
- Reviews and evaluates police reports and relevant charges, and researches and analyzes case law.
- Represents the State in court by making oral arguments, collecting testimony, and making legal objections.
- Assists with training newly hired prosecutors and conducts office trainings as assigned.
- Other duties and tasks as assigned.
Requirements:
- Juris Doctorate degree
- Member in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona
- Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis
Additional Position Information:
- Department: City Attorney's Office
- Department Link: ****
- Recruiter Name: Diane Webster (103469)
- Recruiter Email: ****
- FTE%: Full-time
- FLSA: Exempt
- Position Type: Regular
Compensation & Benefits:
- Full Hourly Range: - USD (reflects the City of Tucson's pay range at the time of posting)
- Generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage.
- Paid time off program with 38 days off in the first year, increasing in subsequent years.
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, and opportunities for career development and community involvement.
Posting Information:
- Posting Close Date: Applications will be reviewed 30 days from the opening date, and the first Monday of each month thereafter.
Application Instructions:
- Special Instructions: A legal writing sample must be uploaded with resume and cover letter as one PDF document composed within the last 2 years (maximum 10 pages).
- Open and continuous recruitment.
- Starting salary for this position is $78,560.
- Arizona Supreme Court's Certified Limited Practice Graduate is required for recent law school graduates.
- Background check is required.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:
- City of Tucson does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status.
- City of Tucson employs only . citizens and lawfully authorized . citizens.
- Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation.
If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, . Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD). Click for more information from ACRD about employment discrimination and how to file a complaint with ACRD.
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