Assistant City Prosecutor

City of Tucson • Tucson, AZ

2d • $35 - $53 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant City Prosecutor position in the Criminal Division of the City Attorney’s Office prepares cases for all phases of misdemeanor prosecution. Performs professional level legal prosecution work involving, research, trials, appeals, and other activities related to criminal prosecution. Work is performed under the supervision of Principal Assistant Prosecuting City Attorney. This position does not supervise.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate
• Member in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona
• A valid and unrestricted driver’s license with two (2) years of licensed driving is required.

Nice To Haves

• Recent criminal law experience which may include: A certificate in Criminal Law and Policy (information from UA Law’s website https://live-azs-law.pantheonsite.io/sites/default/files/pclp_certificate_requirements_0915151.pdf) or Participation in related law school clinical program (prosecution clinic, criminal defense clinic, domestic violence law clinic - Information available here https://law.arizona.edu/academics/clinical-programs)
• Recent litigation or judicial law clerk experience

Responsibilities

• Represents the State at various hearings and court appearances to include video review hearings, tracks felony cases with associated misdemeanants, animal forfeiture hearings, and other cases/hearings as assigned.
• Conducts plea negotiations with defense attorneys and unrepresented defendants.
• Reviews and evaluates police reports and relevant charges.
• Researches, reviews and analyzes case law, applying facts from police reports, interviews, body worn camera, and other evidence.
• Drafts legal motions, responses to defense motions, and legal memorandum.
• Represents the State in jury trials, bench trials and hearings by appearing in court, making oral arguments before the court, collecting testimony from witnesses and victims, and making legal objections.
• Assists with training newly hired prosecutors.
• Conducts office trainings as assigned
• Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned

Benefits

• The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind.
• Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings.
• With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years.
• We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree