ASSISTANT CITY PROSECUTOR

City of Surprise; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

The City of Surprise is seeking an attorney to prosecute misdemeanor offenses and code violations in Municipal and Superior Court under supervision. You will conduct legal research, prepare motions, try cases, draft appellate briefs, and argue appeals, with guidance from more senior prosecutors.

Must be a member of the State Bar of Arizona with a current license to practice law in Arizona, and possess Juris Doctor degree. Prior municipal court experience is a plus; EEO/ADA employer.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required.
• Active license to practice law in Arizona.
• Member of the State Bar of Arizona required.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute misdemeanor offenses and code violations in Municipal and Superior Court under supervision.
• Conduct legal research and prepare motions.
• Try criminal cases and argue appellate issues with guidance from senior prosecutors.

Skills

Criminal law knowledge

Trial experience

Research skills

Appellate advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Summary
Incumbents prosecute misdemeanor criminal offenses and code violations in Municipal and Superior Court with supervision. Incumbents have knowledge in specialized areas of law such as criminal law, and search and seizure. Incumbents conduct research, prepare motions, try criminal cases, draft appellate briefs, and argue appellate cases, usually with the guidance of more senior attorneys. Incumbents may provide assistance to Senior Assistant City Prosecutors.

Summary
Incumbents prosecute misdemeanor criminal offenses and code violations in Municipal and Superior Court with supervision. Incumbents have knowledge in specialized areas of law such as criminal law, and search and seizure. Incumbents conduct research, prepare motions, try criminal cases, draft appellate briefs, and argue appellate cases, usually with the guidance of more senior attorneys. Incumbents may provide assistance to Senior Assistant City Prosecutors.EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
Juris DoctorCERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must be a member of the State Bar of Arizona, and possess a current and active license to practice law in the State of Arizona.SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.
Successful candidates will receive a post-offer; pre-employment background screening to include:

• Criminal Background Screening
• Drug Screen
• Education & Experience Verification
• E-Verify
• Fingerprinting

The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.

The City of Surprise offers a broad range of inclusive employee benefits to help employees in their work and personal lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides our employees with competitive compensation, generous benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance for our diverse workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, retirement, and a variety of work/life programs, including generous paid time off and twelve holidays. For additional benefit information, please

01
I understand all criminal convictions (felonies and/or misdemeanors including DUIs) that occurred as an adult (age 18 or older) must be disclosed when answering Question 7 and disclosed in full detail in Question 8 in the Agency-Wide Questions section of this application. I also understand my failure to disclose a conviction as outlined in Question 8 may be grounds for elimination of further consideration and/or a job offer to be rescinded.

• I acknowledge the above statement.

02
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

03
Are you currently employed by the City of Surprise?

• Yes
• No

04
Select the option that applies to your highest level of education completed:

• Juris Doctor
• Master's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Associate's Degree
• High School diploma or G.E.D. awarded
• None of the above

05
Are you a member of the State Bar or Arizona?

• Yes
• No

06
Do you possess a current and active license to practice law in the State of Arizona?

• Yes
• No

07
How many years have you been practicing criminal law?

• 0 - 3 years
• 4 - 7 years
• 8 or more years
• None of the above

08
How many criminal jury trials have you litigated during your career?

• 0 - 5 years
• 6 - 10 years
• 11 - 15 years
• 15 or more years

09
How many criminal bench trials have you litigated during your career?

• 0 - 5 years
• 6 - 10 years
• 11 - 15 years
• 15 or more years

10
Describe your experience working in municipal courts and justice courts handling misdemeanors. If you do not have this experience, please write “None.”

11
Do you have experience dealing with unrepresented defendants?

• Yes
• No

12
If you answered “yes” to Question 11, please describe your level of experience dealing with difficult, or confrontational unrepresented defendants. If none, enter “None”.

13
Please describe your experience dealing with victims and your familiarity with Arizona Victims’ Rights laws. If you do not have this experience, please write “None.”

• Required Question