Assistant City Prosecutor

City of Tucson • Tucson, AZ

13d • 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.
• Applicants who have sat for the Arizona Bar Exam and have received a letter recommending admission from the Arizona Supreme Court’s Committee on Character and Fitness but have not yet received their Arizona State Bar License are eligible to be considered for the position.
• 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).
• Applicants who have not yet obtained their Arizona State Bar License, please submit the letter recommending admission from the Arizona Supreme Court’s Committee on Character and Fitness at the time of your interview.

Nice To Haves

• Recent criminal law experience which may include: A certificate in Criminal Law and Policy or Participation in related law school clinical program (prosecution clinic, criminal defense clinic, domestic violence law clinic)
• 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

• medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage
• pension plan
• optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings
• 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years
• twelve weeks of paid parental leave
• paid tuition reimbursement
• student loan repayment
• off- and on-the-job training
• 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