Assistant Prosecutor

Middlesex County•New Brunswick, NJ

14h•$70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office is seeking a qualified and motivated candidate to fill vacancies for the position of Assistant Prosecutor. Assistant Prosecutors perform a wide range of professional legal duties in the prosecution of criminal matters on behalf of the State of New Jersey, including evaluating criminal cases, preparing matters for trial, and advocating for victims and the interests of justice.

Requirements

New Jersey residency in accordance with R.S. 52:14-7 (New Jersey First Act).
Successfully complete the interview process, which consists of a series of interviews with Assistant Prosecutors and the County Prosecutor.
Submit a completed employment application within the specified timeframe.
Successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation conducted by the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office.
Submit to a drug screening conducted by the New Jersey State Medical Examiner’s Laboratory.
Complete a medical examination conducted by a County-contracted vendor.
Final appointment is subject to approval by the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners.
Interested candidates must submit the following via iCIMS: (by clicking "Apply" above) Cover letter expressing interest in the position Resume Writing sample In addition, materials should be emailed to: [email protected] The cover letter should be addressed to: County Prosecutor Linda Estremera Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office 25 Kirkpatrick Street, 3rd Floor New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Paper submissions will not be accepted.

Responsibilities

Review, analyze, and evaluate criminal cases for legal sufficiency and prosecutor merit.
Prepare cases for trial, including drafting motions, conducting legal research, and interviewing witnesses.
Represent the State of New Jersey in court proceedings, hearings, and trials.
Work collaboratively with law enforcement, victims, and other stakeholders.
Exercise sound legal judgment and uphold the highest ethical standards.