ASSISTANT CITY PROSECUTOR

Surpriseaz; Surprise, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Applicants must have a Juris Doctor and be a member of the State Bar of Arizona with a current and active license to practice law in the state.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required.
• Current and active license to practice law in Arizona.

Responsibilities

• Research and prepare motions for misdemeanor and code-violation cases.
• Try criminal cases in Municipal and Superior Court.
• Draft appellate briefs and argue appellate cases.
• Assist Senior Assistant City Prosecutors as needed.

Education

Juris Doctor

Active Arizona Bar License

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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Juris Doctor

CERTIFICATIONS, 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.