Full-Time Assistant Law Director/Prosecutor
About The Position
The City of Beachwood, Ohio, is hiring a full-time, salaried Assistant Law Director/Prosecutor. The role primarily involves criminal prosecution, including pretrial conferences, court appearances for hearings and trials, legal research, appeals, and drafting motions and briefs. The position also assists the Law Director in providing civil legal counsel to City Council, the Mayor, and department directors; preparing legal documents; and representing the City in legal proceedings. Applicants must hold a Juris Doctor degree, have five years of full-time experience practicing law, and be a member in good standing of the Ohio Bar at the time of appointment. Criminal prosecution and jury trial experience are preferred. Resumes are accepted through November 13, 2026, or until the position is filled.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree.
- Five years of full-time experience in the practice of law.
- Membership in the Ohio Bar and good standing with the Supreme Court at the time of appointment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a criminal prosecutor.
- Jury trial experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform criminal prosecution work.
- Conduct pretrial conferences.
- Appear in court for hearings and trials.
- Conduct legal research.
- Handle appeals.
- Draft motions and briefs.
- Assist the Law Director in providing civil legal counsel to City Council, the Mayor, and department directors.
- Prepare legal documents.
- Represent the City in legal proceedings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
